The Impossible Spy(1987)
The Impossible Spy Synopsis
This is the true story of an Israeli civilian who was recruited into Israel's Secret Intelligence Agency to become a spy in Damascus, where he spent years infiltrating the Syrian political establishment. Israel's national hero, Eli Cohen, successfully entered the upper echelons of the Syrian government as a double-agent. The secrets he obtained became crucial in Israel's victory in the 1967 Six Day War.
The Impossible Spy (1987) is a drama and thriller film directed by Jim Goddard, released on November 28, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars John Shea, Eli Wallach, Sasson Gabai and Michal Bat-Adam. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Jim Goddard
- Writers:
- Douglas Livingstone, Marty Ross
- Composer:
- Richard Hartley
- Production:
- BBC, IMGC Global Entertainment, Quartet International
- Status:
- Released
The Impossible Spy Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Shea
as Eli Cohen
Eli Wallach
as Yacov
Sasson Gabai
as General Haled
Michal Bat-Adam
as Nadia Cohen
- Rami Danon
Rami Danon
as Amram
Chaim Jeraffi
as Salloum
- Anat Barzilai
Anat Barzilai
as Galela
- Yossi Kenan
Yossi Kenan
as Nassim
- Judith Milo
Judith Milo
as Madame Massim
- Victor Kamar
Victor Kamar
as Major Massim
- Fahami Shishtawi
Fahami Shishtawi
as Syrian Border Captain
- Shlomo Sadan
Shlomo Sadan
as Syrian Colonel
Key crew
Directed by Jim Goddard, written by Douglas Livingstone and Marty Ross.
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The Impossible Spy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Impossible Spy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Impossible Spy online?
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The Impossible Spy (1987) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Impossible Spy?
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The main cast of The Impossible Spy (1987) includes John Shea, Eli Wallach, Sasson Gabai, Michal Bat-Adam and Rami Danon. The film was directed by Jim Goddard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Impossible Spy released?
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The Impossible Spy was released on November 28, 1987 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is The Impossible Spy worth watching?
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The Impossible Spy (1987) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.