Breach (2007)
How one man betrayed the security of a nation.
Eric O'Neill, a low-level surveillance expert with the FBI, believes he is accomplishing his dream of becoming a full-fledged agent, with his unexpected promotion and assignment to clerk for Robert Hanssen, a renowned senior agent with 25 years in the FBI. However, he soon learns the reason for his promotion is to gain Hanssen's trust and find proof that he is a traitor to the country. Determined to draw the suspected double-agent out of deep cover, O'Neill finds himself in a lethal game of spy vs. spy, where nothing is as it seems.
Cast
- Chris Cooper - Robert Hanssen
- Ryan Phillippe - Eric O'Neill
- Laura Linney - Kate Burroughs
- Caroline Dhavernas - Juliana O'Neill
- Gary Cole - Rich Garces
- Dennis Haysbert - Dean Plesac
- Kathleen Quinlan - Bonnie Hanssen
- Bruce Davison - John O'Neill
- Jonathan Watton - Geddes
- Tom Barnett - Jim Olsen
Screenplay
- Billy Ray (Screenplay)
- Adam Mazer (Screenplay)
- William L. Rotko (Screenplay)
- Adam Mazer (Story)
- William L. Rotko (Story)
Themes
Double Agent's Betrayal and Secrets, Spy and Espionage Thriller, Boundless Ambition and Drive, Escape from the Poverty Trap and Ambition, Conspiracy and Hidden Agendas
Keywords
undercover, spy, fbi, loyalty, suspicion, ambition, based on true story, double agent, surveillance, roman catholic church, political thriller, surveillance specialist, 2000s, international espionage, fbi surveillance
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Breach about?
- Eric O'Neill, a low-level surveillance expert with the FBI, believes he is accomplishing his dream of becoming a full-fledged agent, with his unexpected promotion and assignment to clerk for Robert Hanssen, a renowned senior agent with 25 years in the FBI. However, he soon learns the reason for his promotion is to gain Hanssen's trust and find proof that he is a traitor to the country. Determined to draw the suspected double-agent out of deep cover, O'Neill finds himself in a lethal game of spy vs. spy, where nothing is as it seems.
- Who directed Breach?
- Breach was directed by Billy Ray.
- Who stars in Breach?
- Breach stars Chris Cooper, Ryan Phillippe, Laura Linney, Caroline Dhavernas, Gary Cole, Dennis Haysbert.
- How long is Breach?
- Breach has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is Breach?
- Breach is a Drama, Thriller, Crime, History film.
- What is the budget of Breach?
- Breach had a budget of $23M.
- How much did Breach gross?
- Breach grossed $41M worldwide.
- Where was Breach produced?
- Breach was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Breach?
- The themes of Breach include: Double Agent's Betrayal and Secrets, Spy and Espionage Thriller, Boundless Ambition and Drive, Escape from the Poverty Trap and Ambition, Conspiracy and Hidden Agendas.