The Catcher Was a Spy (2018)
Directed by Ben Lewin
Genres - Drama, Spy Film, Sports & Recreation, War, Thriller |
Sub-Genres - Biography, Military & War |
Release Date - Jun 22, 2018 (USA - Limited), Jun 22, 2018 (USA) |
Run Time - 98 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - R
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Synopsis by Kyle Lavigne
In this war drama based on a true story, Moe Berg (Paul Rudd), a former Major League Baseball catcher who speaks nine languages, is recruited by the Office of Security Services during World War II to thwart a German scientist's plans to assemble an atomic bomb for the Nazis. Also starring Mark Strong, Sienna Miller, Jeff Daniels, and Guy Pearce. Directed by Ben Lewin.
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atomic-bomb, baseball-player, CIA (Central-Intelligence-Agency), mission [quest], spy, undercover, war