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Spy Game (2001)

“It's not how you play the game. It's how the game plays you.”

6.9/10 · 2,426 votes 2h 6m r ActionThrillerCrime

#46 of 148 films from 2001 #707 of 2168 in action

Directed by Tony Scott · Written by Michael Frost Beckner, David Arata

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Overview

On the day of his retirement, a veteran CIA agent learns that his former protégé has been arrested in China, is sentenced to die the next morning in Beijing, and that the CIA is considering letting that happen to avoid an international scandal.

Cast

Robert Redfordas Nathan Muir
Brad Pittas Tom Bishop
Catherine McCormackas Elizabeth Hadley
Stephen Dillaneas Charles Harker
Larry Bryggmanas Troy Folger
Marianne Jean-Baptisteas Gladys Jennip
Matthew Marshas Dr. Byars
Todd Boyceas Robert Aiken
Michael Paul Chanas Vincent Vy Ngo
Garrick Hagonas Cy Wilson
Andrew Graingeras Andrew Unger
Bill Buellas Fred Kappler
Colin Stintonas Henry Pollard
Ted Maynardas CIA Administrator

Facts

Release dateNovember 18, 2001
Runtime126 min (2h 6m) — longer as the 2001 average of 111 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$115,000,000
Box office$143,049,560 (1.2× budget)
IMDbtt0266987

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Questions

How long is Spy Game?
Spy Game runs 126 minutes (2h 6m).
Is Spy Game worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.9/10 across 2,426 votes, which places it #46 of 148 films released in 2001 in this index (top 70%) and #707 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Spy Game?
Spy Game was directed by Tony Scott. Other well-rated titles by the same director: True Romance (1993), Man on Fire (2004), Crimson Tide (1995).
Who stars in Spy Game?
Robert Redford as Nathan Muir; Brad Pitt as Tom Bishop; Catherine McCormack as Elizabeth Hadley; Stephen Dillane as Charles Harker; Larry Bryggman as Troy Folger; Marianne Jean-Baptiste as Gladys Jennip.
What is Spy Game rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Spy Game?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/6615.

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