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The Falcon and the Snowman

  • 19851985
  • K-16K-16
  • 2h 11m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
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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
POPULARITY
10,398
3,223
  • 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

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    Timothy Hutton and Sean Penn in The Falcon and the Snowman (1985)
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    Timothy Hutton and Sean Penn in The Falcon and the Snowman (1985)
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    Top cast

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    Timothy Hutton
    Timothy Hutton
    • Christopher Boyce
    Sean Penn
    Sean Penn
    • Daulton Lee
    Pat Hingle
    Pat Hingle
    • Mr. Charlie Boyce
    Joyce Van Patten
    Joyce Van Patten
    • Mrs. Boyce
    Rob Reed
    • Boyce Child
    Rob Newell
    • Boyce Child
    Karen West
    • Boyce Child
    Art Camacho
    Art Camacho
    • Boyce Child
    • (as Arturo Comacho)
    Annie Kozuch
    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
    Macon McCalman
    • Larry Rogers
    Jerry Hardin
    Jerry Hardin
    • Tony Owens
    Nicholas Pryor
    Nicholas Pryor
    • Eddie
    Betty Lou Henson
    • Debra
    • Director
      • John Schlesinger
    • Writers
      • Robert Lindsey(based on the book by)
      • Steven Zaillian(screenplay by)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    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. Petturi joukossamme (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

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    9/10
    Stylish and certainly worth seeing.
    If you're interested in learning about the 'real' side of spying, this movie is for you. Unlike 007 movies, this shows how things really go down in the world of espionage. Timothy Hutton and Sean Penn both give outstanding performances in this not-so-well-known film. Certainly worth watching.
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    • BPhoenix
    • Feb 4, 2002

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 22, 1985 (Finland)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
      • Mexico
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Haukka ja lumimies
    • Filming locations
      • Mexico City, Distrito Federal, 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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