Bridge of Spies (2015)
In the shadow of war, one man showed the world what we stand for.
Storyline
During the Cold War, the Soviet Union captures U.S. pilot Francis Gary Powers after shooting down his U-2 spy plane. Sentenced to 10 years in prison, Powers' only hope is New York lawyer James Donovan, recruited by a CIA operative to negotiate his release. Donovan boards a plane to Berlin, hoping to win the young man's freedom through a prisoner exchange. If all goes well, the Russians would get Rudolf Abel, the convicted spy who Donovan defended in court.
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Movie Details
| Original title | Bridge of Spies |
|---|---|
| Release date | Oct 16, 2015 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | based on true story, spy, central intelligence agency (cia), courtroom, legal drama, pilot, lawyer, cold war, russian spy, soviet union, american |
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What is Bridge of Spies about?
During the Cold War, the Soviet Union captures U.S. pilot Francis Gary Powers after shooting down his U-2 spy plane. Sentenced to 10 years in prison, Powers' only hope is New York lawyer James Donovan, recruited by a CIA operative to negotiate his release. Donovan boards a plane to Berlin, hoping to win the young man's freedom through a prisoner exchange. If all goes well, the Russians would get Rudolf Abel, the convicted spy who Donovan defended in court.
When was Bridge of Spies released?
Bridge of Spies was released on Oct 16, 2015 (status: Released).
Who directed Bridge of Spies?
Steven Spielberg directed Bridge of Spies.
What is the TMDB rating of Bridge of Spies?
Bridge of Spies has a TMDB rating of 7.2/10 from 7,435 votes.