The Falcon and the Snowman (1985)
They came from the best of families. And they committed the worst of crimes.
The true story of a disillusioned military contractor employee and his drug pusher childhood friend who became walk-in spies for the Soviet Union.
Director: John Schlesinger
Genre: Thriller, Drama, Crime
Runtime: 132 min
Release Date: January 25, 1985
Cast
- Timothy Hutton - Christopher Boyce
- Sean Penn - Daulton Lee
- Pat Hingle - Mr. Charlie Boyce
- Joyce Van Patten - Mrs. Boyce
- Art Camacho - Boyce Child
- Richard Dysart - Dr. Lee
- Priscilla Pointer - Mrs. Lee
- Chris Makepeace - David Lee
- Dorian Harewood - Gene
- Macon McCalman - Larry Rogers
Screenplay
- Robert Lindsey (Novel)
- Steven Zaillian (Screenplay)
Music: Lyle Mays, Pat Metheny
Cinematography: Allen Daviau
Editing: Richard Marden
Production: Orion Pictures, Hemdale
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $12M
Box Office: $17M
Original Language: en
Themes
Cold War Espionage and Spy Master Secrets, High-Tech Espionage and Spy Thriller, Cold War: Espionage and Secrets, Espionage and International Intrigue, Espionage and International Secrets
Keywords
mexico, based on novel or book, espionage, spy, cold war, kgb, biography, based on true story, treason, childhood friends, government secrets, cold war era, thriller
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Falcon and the Snowman about?
- The true story of a disillusioned military contractor employee and his drug pusher childhood friend who became walk-in spies for the Soviet Union.
- Who directed The Falcon and the Snowman?
- The Falcon and the Snowman was directed by John Schlesinger.
- Who stars in The Falcon and the Snowman?
- The Falcon and the Snowman stars Timothy Hutton, Sean Penn, Pat Hingle, Joyce Van Patten, Art Camacho, Richard Dysart.
- How long is The Falcon and the Snowman?
- The Falcon and the Snowman has a runtime of 2h 12m (132 minutes).
- What genre is The Falcon and the Snowman?
- The Falcon and the Snowman is a Thriller, Drama, Crime film.
- What is the budget of The Falcon and the Snowman?
- The Falcon and the Snowman had a budget of $12M.
- How much did The Falcon and the Snowman gross?
- The Falcon and the Snowman grossed $17M worldwide.
- Where was The Falcon and the Snowman produced?
- The Falcon and the Snowman was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Falcon and the Snowman?
- The themes of The Falcon and the Snowman include: Cold War Espionage and Spy Master Secrets, High-Tech Espionage and Spy Thriller, Cold War: Espionage and Secrets, Espionage and International Intrigue, Espionage and International Secrets.