The Impossible Spy

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The Impossible Spy ★★★ 1987

True story of Elie Cohen, an unassuming Israeli who doubled as a top level spy in Syria during the 1960s. Cohen became so close to Syria's president that he was nominated to become the Deputy Minister of Defense before his double life was exposed. Well-acted spy thriller and is worth a look for espionage fans. 96m/C VHS, DVD . GB John Shea, Eli Wallach, Michal Bat-Adam, Rami Danon, Sasson Gabray, Chaim Girafi; D: Jim Goddard; M: Richard Hartley. CABLE

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