The Impossible Spy
1987
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
Writers:
Douglas Livingstone, Marty Ross
Awards:
1 win & 3 nominations
Production:
N/A
Country:
United Kingdom, United States
