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The Impossible Spy

Where:

🇮🇱 Israel 🇸🇾 Syria

When:

The 1960s

This is the true story of an Israeli civilian who was recruited into Israel's Secret Intelligence Agency to become a spy in Damascus, where he spent years infiltrating the Syrian political establishment. Israel's national hero, Eli Cohen, successfully entered the upper echelons of the Syrian government as a double-agent. The secrets he obtained became crucial in Israel's victory in the 1967 Six Day War.

Released in 1987 — 96 minutes

Genres:

Drama Thriller