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Bridge of Spies
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Bridge of Spies

In the shadow of war, one man showed the world what we stood for.
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User Score7,291 ratings
TMDB 7.216+20152h 21mEnglish
ThrillerDrama

Synopsis

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.

Director
Steven SpielbergFrom TMDB credits
Studio
TSG Entertainment8 production companies
Release
October 15, 2015Released
Box Office
$165MBudget $40M

Top Cast

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Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks
James B. Donovan
Mark Rylance
Mark Rylance
Rudolf Abel
Amy Ryan
Amy Ryan
Mary Donovan
Alan Alda
Alan Alda
Thomas Watters Jr.
Sebastian Koch
Sebastian Koch
Wolfgang Vogel
Austin Stowell
Austin Stowell
Francis Gary Powers
Billy Magnussen
Billy Magnussen
Doug Forrester
Michael Simon Hall
Michael Simon Hall
Reporter

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Reviews

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Andres Gomez
Dec 21, 2015

Steven Spielberg really knows how to craft movies and this is a very good example. A simple and good story, well scripted, with a well chosen cast and with Tom Hanks, who keep giving us great performances. Amy Ryan does a great job, which is even better in the case of Mark Rylance.

Reno
Feb 14, 2016

> Totally unexpected PG-13 rated negotiation-drama based on the Cold War. The movie that should have been made 50 years ago, but due to the international political tension it did not take off. So now it's here, the same director made it. It's a rocking combo, once again Spielberg and Hanks come together, tell me who's going to miss that. Simply spellbinding, one of the best movie of the year. I think this flick is for adults. There's no sex, no nudity, not even a single kiss or the bad language and zero violence, its fine for teens and kids can understand, but the story is what I meant that suits only for the grown ups. Like the usual, this Spielberg movie is easy to follow, there's no tricky twists and turns, but aimed for only the event that's based on the real. Over a 2 hour long negotiation drama with surrounded by suspense and thrills. It's completely a one man show and the end has been just like everybody wanted. I'm not surprised that it is nominated for the Oscars in the 6 categories including the best motion picture. I would be very happy if it puts at least a couple of trophies to its basket. I feel it is a must see if you're interested in WWII related subjects, other than the war. 8½/10

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