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The Falcon and The Snowman

Original title: The Falcon and the Snowman
  • 19851985
  • RR
  • 2h 11m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
12K
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Timothy Hutton and Sean Penn in The Falcon and The Snowman (1985)
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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.The true story of a disillusioned military contractor employee and his drug pusher childhood friend who became walk-in spies for the Soviet Union.The true story of a disillusioned military contractor employee and his drug pusher childhood friend who became walk-in spies for the Soviet Union.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
12K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • John Schlesinger
  • Writers
    • Robert Lindsey(based on the book by)
    • Steven Zaillian(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Timothy Hutton
    • Sean Penn
    • Pat Hingle
Top credits
  • Director
    • John Schlesinger
  • Writers
    • Robert Lindsey(based on the book by)
    • Steven Zaillian(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Timothy Hutton
    • Sean Penn
    • Pat Hingle
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 67User reviews
    • 33Critic reviews
    • 68Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos1

    Trailer
    Trailer 2:05
    Trailer

    Photos63

    Timothy Hutton and Sean Penn in The Falcon and The Snowman (1985)
    Timothy Hutton, Jerry Hardin, and Macon McCalman in The Falcon and The Snowman (1985)
    Timothy Hutton and Lori Singer in The Falcon and The Snowman (1985)
    Timothy Hutton in The Falcon and The Snowman (1985)
    Timothy Hutton and Michael Ironside in The Falcon and The Snowman (1985)
    Sean Penn in The Falcon and The Snowman (1985)
    Timothy Hutton and Sean Penn in The Falcon and The Snowman (1985)
    Timothy Hutton in The Falcon and The Snowman (1985)
    Sean Penn and David Suchet in The Falcon and The Snowman (1985)
    Sean Penn, George C. Grant, Boris Lyoskin, and David Suchet in The Falcon and The Snowman (1985)
    Timothy Hutton and Sean Penn in The Falcon and The Snowman (1985)
    Timothy Hutton and Sean Penn in The Falcon and The Snowman (1985)

    Top cast

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    Timothy Hutton
    Timothy Hutton
    • Christopher Boyceas Christopher Boyce
    Sean Penn
    Sean Penn
    • Daulton Leeas Daulton Lee
    Pat Hingle
    Pat Hingle
    • Mr. Charlie Boyceas Mr. Charlie Boyce
    Joyce Van Patten
    Joyce Van Patten
    • Mrs. Boyceas Mrs. Boyce
    Rob Reed
    • Boyce Childas Boyce Child
    Rob Newell
    • Boyce Childas Boyce Child
    Karen West
    • Boyce Childas Boyce Child
    Art Camacho
    Art Camacho
    • Boyce Childas Boyce Child
    • (as Arturo Comacho)
    Annie Kozuch
    Annie Kozuch
    • Boyce Childas Boyce Child
    Richard Dysart
    Richard Dysart
    • Dr. Leeas Dr. Lee
    Priscilla Pointer
    Priscilla Pointer
    • Mrs. Leeas Mrs. Lee
    Chris Makepeace
    Chris Makepeace
    • David Leeas David Lee
    Dorian Harewood
    Dorian Harewood
    • Geneas Gene
    Mady Kaplan
    Mady Kaplan
    • Laurieas Laurie
    Macon McCalman
    Macon McCalman
    • Larry Rogersas Larry Rogers
    Jerry Hardin
    Jerry Hardin
    • Tony Owensas Tony Owens
    Nicholas Pryor
    Nicholas Pryor
    • Eddieas Eddie
    Betty Lou Henson
    • Debraas Debra
    • Director
      • John Schlesinger
    • Writers
      • Robert Lindsey(based on the book by)
      • Steven Zaillian(screenplay by)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      While this movie was being made, CIA agent Aldrich Ames was beginning to engage in treasonous espionage activities, selling secrets to the Soviet Union. Aldrich Ames: Traitor Within (1998) starred Timothy Hutton in the role of Aldrich Ames.
    • Goofs
      In the beginning of the movie, Dalton (Sean Penn) is talking to his attorney in a conference room. During the conference, the attorney refers to him as "Sean" during a heated discussion. The attorney says "Sean" in a stern, attention-getting voice.
    • Quotes

      [explaining why he didn't express his unhappiness with the CIA in a more acceptable manner]

      Christopher Boyce: It wouldn't have made a difference. I freely chose my response to this absurd world. If given the opportunity, I would have been more vigorous.

    • Alternate versions
      Due to music licensing issues, most modern home video and streaming releases of the film remove almost all of the pop songs. Only the David Bowie song over the end credits and "All Right Now" by Free remain in this version of the film.
    • Connections
      Edited into Captain Midnight Broadcast Signal Intrusion (1986)
    • Soundtracks
      This Is Not America
      Written by David Bowie, Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays
      Performed by David Bowie

    User reviews67

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    I was there. (TRW)
    In the movie, "The Falcon and the Snowman", when they were showing Christopher Boyce around the complex, the satellite in the background was the actual Ryholite satellite that is now in space. TRW allowed interior shots. TRW also allowed both interior and exterior shots for one of the original Star Trek TV series. (The episode is the one where Spock goes blind when a string of satellite lights are activated to kill the aliens). Christopher escaped jail (Lompock) and was featured on America's Most Wanted. He was drinking in a bar when the show aired. He said, "Hey, that's me". Needless to say, he was captured and transfered to a maximum security jail.
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    • Oct 9, 2006

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 8, 1985 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
      • Mexico
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Falcon & the Snowman
    • Filming locations
      • Tijuana, Baja California Norte, Mexico
    • Production companies
      • Hemdale
      • Estudios Churubusco Azteca S.A.
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $12,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $17,130,087
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,358,846
      • Jan 27, 1985
    • Gross worldwide
      • $17,130,087
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 11 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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