Bridge of Spies, directed by Steven Spielberg has received 6 Oscar nominations this year, including one for the Best Picture. It is based on the 1960 U-2 incident during the Cold War.
Synopsis:
When Francis Gary Powers, an American pilot is captured by Russians after his U-2 spy plane is shot down, an insurance lawyer from New York named James Donovan is sent to negotiate with the Soviets. The dangerous negotiations involved the release of Powers in exchange for Rudolf Abel, a Soviet KGB spy who was then under the custody of the USA.
Cast and Crew:
The film stars Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance and Amy...
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