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The Falcon and the Snowman (1985)

R 131 min  -  Drama | Thriller  -   25 January 1985 (USA)
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The true story of a disillusioned military contractor employee and his drug pusher childhood friend who became walk-in spies for the Soviet Union.

Director:

John Schlesinger
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Timothy Hutton ...
Sean Penn ...
Pat Hingle ...
Mr. Charlie Boyce
Joyce Van Patten ...
Mrs. Boyce
Rob Reed Rob Reed ...
Boyce Child
Rob Newell Rob Newell ...
Boyce Child
Karen West Karen West ...
Boyce Child
Art Camacho ...
Boyce Child (as Arturo Comacho)
Annie Kozuch ...
Boyce Child
Richard Dysart Richard Dysart ...
Dr. Lee
Priscilla Pointer Priscilla Pointer ...
Mrs. Lee
Chris Makepeace Chris Makepeace ...
David Lee
Dorian Harewood Dorian Harewood ...
Gene
Mady Kaplan Mady Kaplan ...
Laurie
Macon McCalman ...
Larry Rogers
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Storyline

The true story of Christopher Boyce, a young All-American man whose job as a guard for sensitive documents shatters his faith in his country and leads him to a sometimes comic, sometimes chilling sideline as a spy for the Soviets, aided by his scruffy buddy, Daulton; it can't last, though, and the consequences are tremendous for Boyce and his family. Written by Dan Hartung <dhartung@mcs.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Spy | Drugs | Childhood Friend | Soviet Union | Walk In Spy  | See more »

Taglines:

They came from the best of families...They became the two most dangerous political criminals in the world. [Australia Video] See more »

Genres:

Drama | Thriller

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

UK | USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

A Traição do Falcão See more »

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$17,130,087 (USA) (1985)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Hemdale Film See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

After Andrew Lee's parole in 1998, Sean Penn hired him as a personal assistant. See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: During the border crossing, a 1978-80 Buick Regal coupe is seen although the film took place between 1974-1977. See more »

Quotes

Daulton Lee: How many guys do you know who's best friend is also their priest?
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Connections

Referenced in "The Simpsons: The Falcon and the D'Ohman (#23.1)" (2011) See more »

Soundtracks

"THIS IS NOT AMERICA"
Performed by David Bowie See more »