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Bridge of Spies

- In the shadow of war, one man showed the world what we stood for.

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.

Release Date : 2015-10-15

Language :RussianEnglishGerman

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : TSG EntertainmentAmblin EntertainmentStudio BabelsbergFox 2000 PicturesMarc Platt ProductionsParticipantReliance EntertainmentDreamWorks Pictures

Production Country : IndiaUnited States of AmericaGermany

Alternative Titles : St. James Place

Cast

Tom Hanks

Character Name : James B. Donovan

Original Name : Tom Hanks

Gender : Male

Mark Rylance

Character Name : Rudolf Abel

Original Name : Mark Rylance

Gender : Male

Amy Ryan

Character Name : Mary Donovan

Original Name : Amy Ryan

Gender : Female

Alan Alda

Character Name : Thomas Watters Jr.

Original Name : Alan Alda

Gender : Male

Sebastian Koch

Character Name : Wolfgang Vogel

Original Name : Sebastian Koch

Gender : Male

Austin Stowell

Character Name : Francis Gary Powers

Original Name : Austin Stowell

Gender : Male

Billy Magnussen

Character Name : Doug Forrester

Original Name : Billy Magnussen

Gender : Male

Michael Simon Hall

Character Name : Reporter

Original Name : Michael Simon Hall

Gender : Male

Edward James Hyland

Character Name : Chief Justice Earl Warren

Original Name : Edward James Hyland

Gender : Male

Stephen Kunken

Character Name : William Tompkins

Original Name : Stephen Kunken

Gender : Male

Mike Houston

Character Name : Man in Courtroom

Original Name : Mike Houston

Gender : Male

James Lorinz

Character Name : Gentleman on Subway #2

Original Name : James Lorinz

Gender : Male

Michael Power

Character Name : NYPD

Original Name : Michael Power

Gender : Male

Joe Starr

Character Name : Courthouse Reporter #1

Original Name : Joe Starr

Gender : Male

Merab Ninidze

Character Name : Soviet Main Interrogator

Original Name : Merab Ninidze

Gender : Male

Greg Nutcher

Character Name : NYPD Lieutenant James

Original Name : Greg Nutcher

Gender : Male

Scott Shepherd

Character Name : Hoffman

Original Name : Scott Shepherd

Gender : Male

Jesse Plemons

Character Name : Joe Murphy

Original Name : Jesse Plemons

Gender : Male

Domenick Lombardozzi

Character Name : Agent Blasco

Original Name : Domenick Lombardozzi

Gender : Male

Eve Hewson

Character Name : Carol Donovan

Original Name : Eve Hewson

Gender : Female

Noah Schnapp

Character Name : Roger Donovan

Original Name : Noah Schnapp

Gender : Male

Jillian Lebling

Character Name : Peggy Donovan

Original Name : Jillian Lebling

Gender : Female

Michael Gaston

Character Name : Agent Williams

Original Name : Michael Gaston

Gender : Male

Peter McRobbie

Character Name : Allen Dulles

Original Name : Peter McRobbie

Gender : Male

Joshua Harto

Character Name : Bates

Original Name : Joshua Harto

Gender : Male

Mark Zak

Character Name : Soviet Judge - Powers' Trial

Original Name : Mark Zak

Gender : Male

John Ohkuma

Character Name : FBI Agent

Original Name : John Ohkuma

Gender : Male

Burghart Klaußner

Character Name : Harald Ott

Original Name : Burghart Klaußner

Gender : Male

Mikhail Gorevoy

Character Name : Ivan Schischkin

Original Name : Михаил Горевой

Gender : Male

Max Mauff

Character Name : Ott's Secretary

Original Name : Max Mauff

Gender : Male

Victor Verhaeghe

Character Name : Agent Gamber

Original Name : Victor Verhaeghe

Gender : Male

Mark Fichera

Character Name : FBI Agent #1

Original Name : Mark Fichera

Gender : Male

Brian Hutchison

Character Name : FBI Agent #2

Original Name : Brian Hutchison

Gender : Male

Dakin Matthews

Character Name : Judge Byers

Original Name : Dakin Matthews

Gender : Male

Joel Brady

Character Name : Police Officer - Brooklyn Courthouse

Original Name : Joel Brady

Gender : Male

John Rue

Character Name : Lynn Goodnough

Original Name : John Rue

Gender : Male

Michael Pemberton

Character Name : Lie Detector Test Administrator

Original Name : Michael Pemberton

Gender : Male

Jon Curry

Character Name : Agent Somner

Original Name : Jon Curry

Gender : Male

Wes McGee

Character Name : U2 Pilot

Original Name : Wes McGee

Gender : Male

Jim C. Ferris

Character Name : Bailiff

Original Name : Jim C. Ferris

Gender : Male

Haley Rawson

Character Name : Teacher

Original Name : Haley Rawson

Gender : Female

Ashlie Atkinson

Character Name : Classroom Teacher

Original Name : Ashlie Atkinson

Gender : Female

Steven Boyer

Character Name : Marty

Original Name : Steven Boyer

Gender : Male

John Henry Cox

Character Name : Partner at Watters Law Firm

Original Name : John Henry Cox

Gender : Male

Daniela Schulz

Character Name : Family #1 at Berlin Wall Construction

Original Name : Daniela Schulz

Gender : Female

Nadja Bobyleva

Character Name : Katje

Original Name : Nadja Bobyleva

Gender : Female

Joe Forbrich

Character Name : Pinker

Original Name : Joe Forbrich

Gender : Male

Patricia Squire

Character Name : Older Lady on Subway

Original Name : Patricia Squire

Gender : Female

Henny Russell

Character Name : Receptionist

Original Name : Henny Russell

Gender : Female

Nolan Lyons

Character Name : Classroom Boy #1

Original Name : Nolan Lyons

Gender : Male

Hayley Feinstein

Character Name : Classroom Girl #1

Original Name : Hayley Feinstein

Gender : Male

Victoria Leigh

Character Name : Classroom Girl #2

Original Name : Victoria Leigh

Gender : Female

Jon Donahue

Character Name : Agent Faye

Original Name : Jon Donahue

Gender : Male

Victor Schefé

Character Name : Soviet Translator

Original Name : Victor Schefé

Gender : Male

Joachim Paul Assböck

Character Name : East German Officer (uncredited)

Original Name : Joachim Paul Assböck

Gender : Male

Rainer Reiners

Character Name : Cab Driver (uncredited)

Original Name : Rainer Reiners

Gender : Male

Hamilton Clancy

Character Name : Courthouse Reporter

Original Name : Hamilton Clancy

Gender : Male

Tracy Howe

Character Name : Angry NYPD Cop

Original Name : Tracy Howe

Gender : Male

Paul Jude Letersky

Character Name : Lunch Box Neighbor (uncredited)

Original Name : Paul Jude Letersky

Gender : Male

Michael Wren Gucciardo

Character Name : Courtroom Reporter (uncredited)

Original Name : Michael Wren Gucciardo

Gender : Male

Rafael Gareisen

Character Name : East German Youth

Original Name : Rafael Gareisen

Gender : Male

Peter Conboy

Character Name : Neighbor (uncredited)

Original Name : Peter Conboy

Gender : Male

Ron Komora

Character Name : Justice Lafayette Black (uncredited)

Original Name : Ron Komora

Gender : Male

Michael Schenk

Character Name : Cousin Drews

Original Name : Michael Schenk

Gender : Male

Sawyer Barth

Character Name : Classroom Boy #2

Original Name : Sawyer Barth

Gender : Male

Will Rogers

Character Name : Frederic Pryor

Original Name : Will Rogers

Gender : Male

Leonard Zimmerman

Character Name : Sharp Elbowed Reporter (uncredited)

Original Name : Leonard Zimmerman

Gender : Male

Reviews

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Andres Gomez

@tanty

2021-06-23

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.

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Reno

@Rangan

2024-05-16

> 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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djgri

@djgri

2021-06-23

Mark Rylance is brilliant in this film. Tom Hanks does his usual excellent performance. I don't know much about Mark Rylance. Maybe he is one of those rare brilliant actors who just hasn't had the accolades he deserves. I am sure that if you asked him if he was worried about his lack of recognition, that he would simply say "would it help?"

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Peter McGinn

@narrator56

2021-06-23

Two great actors deliver with a simple but superlative script. Of course we know how great an actor Tom Hanks has been, with many Academy Award wins and nominations in his body of work. I think sometimes he makes it look so easy that he doesn't receive adequate credit for those roles. Sir Mark Rylance is more of a character actor, even though he has had lead roles also. He disappears into his characters. He was wonderful playing Thomas Cromwell in the British tv series Wolf Hall. Boy, am I looking forward to the next series of that standout program. Oh, and by the way, he won the Academy Award for his work in this very film I am reviewing here. And of course it was directed by Steven Spielberg, a bit of a legend himself. The plot to Bridge of Spies is not as layered and complex as many spy thrillers, but if anything, not having twists and turns dropping onto our head from above allows the suspense to build out in plain sight. Interestingly, one of the key scenes was filmed on location where the event actually took place. I am leaving out the details in case are you haven't watched it yet

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r96sk

@r96sk

2021-06-23

Superb film! I love 'Bridge of Spies'. Every angle of it, at least from my point of view, is expertly crafted. The score by Thomas Newman is outstanding, the onscreen talent bring their a-game while the story is extremely riveting. It lasts for 141 minutes, it felt like 90 minutes tops; it absolutely flies through its run time, at no moment did I feel anything close to bored. Tom Hanks is brilliant in the lead role as Donovan, yet another great performance to add to his résumé. He rightly takes all the plaudits, but some must be left for Mark Rylance who is also brilliant as Abel. The support cast also more than pull their weight, too. Undeniably worth your time. Not sure how much of it is historically accurate (sounds like most is?), I honestly don't really care as it's a great film - which is what we are all here for after all.

T

The Movie Mob

@mooney240

2023-01-02

**Bridge of Spies dazzles with its Oscar-winning performances and impressive true story. It’s a little slow for me personally, but still, a movie I recommend.** While Bridge of Spies might not be my usual taste, its performances are undeniable, and its directing is masterful. Spielberg always creates incredible work, and Bridge of Spies is no different. This true story is filled with espionage, tense world powers, and political maneuvering, all colliding with one man and his strong integrity and convictions. Tom Hanks reunites with Spielberg bringing heart and authenticity to the role, but the real stand out of this film is Mark Rylance. His performance as the embattled Rudolf Abel, a questionable spy but seemingly good man, is stunning and worthy of the Oscar he won for the role. While Bridge of Spies isn’t a personal favorite because of its slower story-driven plot, I highly respect it and confidently recommend it.

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CinemaSerf

@Geronimo1967

2024-01-02

New York attorney James B. Donovan (Tom Hanks) is drafted in to provide what can only be described as a cursory defence for alleged Soviet spy Rudolf Abel (Mark Rylance) whom the establishment want to offer an ostensibly open and fair, but actually only a rather rudimentary, trial. This doesn't sit well with Donovan, and he manages to get the judge to commute the death sentence to one of thirty years. That proves to be visionary because shortly afterwards, US pilot Francis Gary Powers (Austin Stowell) is off doing a little spying of his own when he is shot down over East Germany. Donovan is now drafted in by his government to travel to Berlin, without formal status, and see if he can't negotiate a prisoner swap. What now ensues is a true story that wouldn't look out of place in a John le Carré novel. Lots of dogma-driven mistrust, manipulation and a fair smattering of who needs to win the PR battle - especially complicated when the East Germans take a student hostage and he must now try to get both out - a two for one deal! Hanks is on good form delivering a measured and considered effort as the ingenious lawyer with a conscience, and Rylance also performs well, if really too sparingly, as the prisoner who is also a man of principle - though slightly less sure of the nature of his welcome at home should Donovan succeed. The film looks good, is nicely scored by Thomas Newman and we get a genuine sense of just how battered Berlin was as the wall started to go up. Perhaps a little on the lengthy side - but still a solid piece of biopic cinema well worth a watch.