Breach
"How one man betrayed the security of a nation."
Originally released in 2007. Breach is a drama/thriller film. directed by Billy Ray.
Starring Chris Cooper, Ryan Phillippe, and Laura Linney
Synopsis
Eric O'Neill, a low-level surveillance expert with the FBI, believes he is accomplishing his dream of becoming a full-fledged agent, with his unexpected promotion and assignment to clerk for Robert Hanssen, a renowned senior agent with 25 years in the FBI. However, he soon learns the reason for his promotion is to gain Hanssen's trust and find proof that he is a traitor to the country. Determined to draw the suspected double-agent out of deep cover, O'Neill finds himself in a lethal game of spy vs. spy, where nothing is as it seems.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 12, 2007
18 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (641 votes)
Budget
$23M
Production budget
Box Office
$41M
1.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Chris Cooper
as Robert Hanssen
Ryan Phillippe
as Eric O'Neill
Laura Linney
as Kate Burroughs
Caroline Dhavernas
as Juliana O'Neill
Gary Cole
as Rich Garces
Dennis Haysbert
as Dean Plesac
Kathleen Quinlan
as Bonnie Hanssen
Bruce Davison
as John O'Neill
Jonathan Watton
as Geddes
Tom Barnett
as Jim Olsen
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $23,000,000
- Revenue
- $41,000,000
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
- Sidney Kimmel Entertainment
- Outlaw Productions
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Intermedia
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Breach about?
Eric O'Neill, a low-level surveillance expert with the FBI, believes he is accomplishing his dream of becoming a full-fledged agent, with his unexpected promotion and assignment to clerk for Robert...
Who directed Breach?
Breach was directed by Billy Ray.
How long is Breach?
Breach has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Breach released?
Breach was released on February 12, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Breach?
The main cast of Breach includes Chris Cooper, Ryan Phillippe, Laura Linney, Caroline Dhavernas, Gary Cole.
Is Breach worth watching?
Breach has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 641 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.