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The Impossible Spy

The Impossible Spy (1987)

1h 36m | PG-13

⭐ 5.1 / 10

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.

Director: Jim Goddard

Studio: N/A

Genre: Drama, Thriller

Video: 720p

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Cast

John Shea

John Shea

as Eli Cohen

Eli Wallach

Eli Wallach

as Yacov

Sasson Gabai

Sasson Gabai

as General Haled

Michal Bat-Adam

Michal Bat-Adam

as Nadia Cohen

Rami Danon

Rami Danon

as Amram

Chaim Jeraffi

Chaim Jeraffi

as Salloum