Spy Game
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.
Release Year
2001
Runtime
126 min
Audience Score
6.9
Genres
Action, Crime, Thriller
Story Snapshot
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.
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Spy Game is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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