The Double

The Double

2011 · 98 min · EN · PG-13 · 5.8 (604 votes)
Dir. Michael Brandt · Starring Richard Gere, Topher Grace, Martin Sheen, Tamer Hassan, Stephen Moyer, Christopher Rodriguez Marquette · Music John Debney

Keep your enemies close

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The mysterious murder of a US senator bearing the distinctive trademark of the legendary Soviet assassin 'Cassius', forces retired CIA operative, Paul Shepherson to team with rookie FBI agent, Ben Geary to solve the crime. Having spent his career chasing Cassius, Shepherdson is convinced his nemesis is long dead, but is pushed to take on the case by his former supervisor, Tom Highland. Geary, who wrote his Master's thesis on Shepherdson's pursuit of the Soviet killer, is certain that Cassius has resurfaced.

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This is a taut, gritty spy thriller that keeps you on edge with its intricate web of deception. Expect a brooding atmosphere, relentless pursuit, and a sense of mounting paranoia as a seasoned operative and a rookie agent navigate a world where trust is a luxury. It's a propulsive ride through the shadows of espionage.

tensegrittysuspensefulbroodingconspiratorialpropulsivespy thrillerneo-noir elementscat-and-mouse suspensegritty realismespionageobsessionlegacytrust and betrayal
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