The Falcon and the Snowman
They came from the best of families. And they committed the worst of crimes.
R 1985 · 132 min · ★ 6.4 · 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.
Directed by John Schlesinger · Written by Steven Zaillian
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Richard Dysart Dr. Lee -
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Macon McCalman Larry Rogers -
Jerry Hardin Tony Owens -
Nicholas Pryor Eddie
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