Bridge of Spies
"In the shadow of war, one man showed the world what we stood for."
Originally released in 2015. Bridge of Spies is a thriller/drama film. directed by Steven Spielberg. With a runtime of 2h 21m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance, and Amy Ryan
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 15, 2015
10 years ago
Runtime
2h 21m
141 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (7,129 votes)
Budget
$40M
Production budget
Box Office
$165.5M
4.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
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Director
Top Cast
Tom Hanks
as James B. Donovan
Mark Rylance
as Rudolf Abel
Amy Ryan
as Mary Donovan
Alan Alda
as Thomas Watters Jr.
Sebastian Koch
as Wolfgang Vogel
Austin Stowell
as Francis Gary Powers
Billy Magnussen
as Doug Forrester
Michael Simon Hall
as Reporter
Edward James Hyland
as Chief Justice Earl Warren
Stephen Kunken
as William Tompkins
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $40,000,000
- Revenue
- $165,478,348
Production Companies
- TSG Entertainment
- Amblin Entertainment
- Studio Babelsberg
- Fox 2000 Pictures
- Marc Platt Productions
- Participant
- Reliance Entertainment
- DreamWorks Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bridge of Spies about?
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 Dono...
Who directed Bridge of Spies?
Bridge of Spies was directed by Steven Spielberg.
How long is Bridge of Spies?
Bridge of Spies has a runtime of 2 hours and 21 minutes (141 minutes total).
When was Bridge of Spies released?
Bridge of Spies was released on October 15, 2015 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bridge of Spies?
The main cast of Bridge of Spies includes Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance, Amy Ryan, Alan Alda, Sebastian Koch.
Is Bridge of Spies worth watching?
Bridge of Spies has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 7,129 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.