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The Falcon and the Snowman

Name: The Falcon and the Snowman
Genre: Thriller, Drama, Crime
Released: 1985-01-25
Duration: 132 min
Rating: 6.4
Cast: Timothy Hutton, Sean Penn, Pat Hingle, Joyce Van Patten, Art Camacho

They came from the best of families. And they committed the worst of crimes.

★ 6.4 1985 132 min R Thriller Drama Crime

The true story of a disillusioned military contractor employee and his drug pusher childhood friend who became walk-in spies for the Soviet Union.

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Release: 1985-01-25
Rating: R
TMDB score: 6.4/10
Original language: EN
Status: Released
Production: United Kingdom, United States of America
Studio: Orion Pictures, Hemdale

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DirectorJohn Schlesinger WriterSteven Zaillian CastTimothy Hutton CastSean Penn CastPat Hingle CastJoyce Van Patten CastArt Camacho

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