Released:
1987-11-28

Overview:
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.

Director:
Jim Goddard

Runtime:
1h 36min

Genre:
Drama, Thriller

• Cast:
• 
  John Shea
  as
  Eli Cohen
• 
  Eli Wallach
  as
  Yacov
• 
  Sasson Gabai
  as
  General Haled
• 
  Michal Bat-Adam
  as
  Nadia Cohen
• 
  Rami Danon
  as
  Amram