Storyline
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.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
John Shea
Eli Cohen
Eli Wallach
Yacov
Sasson Gabai
General Haled
Michal Bat-Adam
Nadia Cohen
Rami Danon
Amram
Chaim Jeraffi
Salloum
Anat Barzilai
Galela
Yossi Kenan
Nassim
Judith Milo
Madame Massim
Victor Kamar
Major Massim
Fahami Shishtawi
Syrian Border Captain
Shlomo Sadan
Syrian Colonel
Frequently Asked Questions
The Impossible Spy was released on November 28, 1987.
The runtime of The Impossible Spy is 1h 36m.
The Impossible Spy is a Drama, Thriller movie.
The Impossible Spy has a rating of 5.1 out of 10 on TMDB.
The Impossible Spy is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
The Impossible Spy was directed by Jim Goddard.
The main cast of The Impossible Spy includes John Shea, Eli Wallach, Sasson Gabai.
The Impossible Spy is originally in English.