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A 1985 film based on a true story of two young Americans who sold US secrets to the Soviets. The film stars Timothy Hutton and Sean Penn as the spies, and features David Bowie in the soundtrack.
Feb 8, 1985 · The Falcon and the Snowman: Directed by John Schlesinger. With Timothy Hutton, Sean Penn, Pat Hingle, Joyce Van Patten. The true story of a disillusioned military contractor employee and his drug pusher childhood friend who became walk-in spies for the Soviet Union.
- (13K)
- Biography, Crime, Drama
- John Schlesinger
- 1985-02-08
The Falcon and the Snowman. Timothy Hutton and Sean Penn deliver superb performances as two friends from affluent families in a true-story spy thriller that is scathing, arresting and laced with white-knuckle excitement. Directed by the legendary John Schlesinger. 508 IMDb 6.8 2 h 11 min 1985. X-Ray R.
- 131 min
A 1985 film about two young men who sell CIA secrets to the Russians, based on a true story. Roger Ebert praises the realistic and character-driven drama, and compares it to Midnight Cowboy.
The Falcon And The Snowman. 1985 · 2 hr 12 min. R. Thriller · Crime · Drama. The true story about two childhood friends from affluent American families who betray their country when they decide to sell government secrets to the Russians. Subtitles: English. Starring: Timothy Hutton Sean Penn. Directed by: John Schlesinger.
- John Schlesinger
- January 1, 1985
- 132 min
The Falcon and the Snowman. After his father (Pat Hingle) finds him a job at the CIA, Christopher Boyce (Timothy Hutton) discovers the less reputable side of the American government...
- (24)
- Mystery & Thriller
- R
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A true story of two friends who became spies for the Soviet Union, selling classified documents from a defense contractor. The film follows their motives, methods, and consequences, as well as their relationship and conflicts.
