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Damascus Cover

  • 20172017
  • RR
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
2.9K
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John Hurt, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, and Olivia Thirlby in Damascus Cover (2017)
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A spy navigates the precarious terrain of love and survival during an undercover mission in Syria.A spy navigates the precarious terrain of love and survival during an undercover mission in Syria.A spy navigates the precarious terrain of love and survival during an undercover mission in Syria.
IMDb RATING
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2.9K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Daniel Zelik Berk
  • Writers
    • Daniel Zelik Berk
    • Samantha Newton
    • Howard Kaplan(based on the book by)
  • Stars
    • Jonathan Rhys Meyers
    • Olivia Thirlby
    • Jürgen Prochnow
Top credits
  • Director
    • Daniel Zelik Berk
  • Writers
    • Daniel Zelik Berk
    • Samantha Newton
    • Howard Kaplan(based on the book by)
  • Stars
    • Jonathan Rhys Meyers
    • Olivia Thirlby
    • Jürgen Prochnow
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 57User reviews
    • 22Critic reviews
    • 36Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 10 wins

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    John Hurt, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, and Olivia Thirlby in Damascus Cover (2017)
    John Hurt, Jürgen Prochnow, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Igal Naor, Navid Negahban, and Olivia Thirlby in Damascus Cover (2017)
    Olivia Thirlby in Damascus Cover (2017)
    Jonathan Rhys Meyers in Damascus Cover (2017)
    Jonathan Rhys Meyers in Damascus Cover (2017)
    Jonathan Rhys Meyers in Damascus Cover (2017)
    Jonathan Rhys Meyers in Damascus Cover (2017)
    Jonathan Rhys Meyers in Damascus Cover (2017)
    Jonathan Rhys Meyers in Damascus Cover (2017)
    Jonathan Rhys Meyers in Damascus Cover (2017)
    Jonathan Rhys Meyers in Damascus Cover (2017)
    Jonathan Rhys Meyers in Damascus Cover (2017)

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    Jonathan Rhys Meyers
    Jonathan Rhys Meyers
    • Ari Ben-Sion (Hans Hoffmann)as Ari Ben-Sion (Hans Hoffmann)
    Olivia Thirlby
    Olivia Thirlby
    • Kim Johnsonas Kim Johnson
    Jürgen Prochnow
    Jürgen Prochnow
    • Franz Ludinas Franz Ludin
    Igal Naor
    Igal Naor
    • General Fuadas General Fuad
    Navid Negahban
    Navid Negahban
    • Suleiman Sarrajas Suleiman Sarraj
    John Hurt
    John Hurt
    • Mikias Miki
    Aki Avni
    Aki Avni
    • Shaulas Shaul
    Selva Rasalingam
    Selva Rasalingam
    • Sabrias Sabri
    Shani Aviv
    Shani Aviv
    • Rachel Kahtibas Rachel Kahtib
    Gem Carmella
    Gem Carmella
    • Sabeenas Sabeen
    Tsahi Halevi
    Tsahi Halevi
    • Rami Elonas Rami Elon
    • (as Tzahi Halevi)
    Herzl Tobey
    Herzl Tobey
    • Ehudas Ehud
    Sara von Schwarze
    Sara von Schwarze
    • Dr. Rotemas Dr. Rotem
    Wolf Kahler
    Wolf Kahler
    • Colonel Ludwig Streicheras Colonel Ludwig Streicher
    Neta Riskin
    Neta Riskin
    • Yaelas Yael
    Hassani Shapi
    • Syrian Trade Ministeras Syrian Trade Minister
    Hartmut Volle
    • Heinrich Wolfas Heinrich Wolf
    Ben Affan
    Ben Affan
    • Mustafaas Mustafa
    • Director
      • Daniel Zelik Berk
    • Writers
      • Daniel Zelik Berk
      • Samantha Newton
      • Howard Kaplan(based on the book by)
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    • Trivia
      This was actor Sir John Hurt's final theatrical released film.
    • Goofs
      Despite taking place in 1989 there are modern cars in the backgrounds of several shots.
    • Quotes

      [First Lines]

      Ari Ben-Sion: [Voice over] For most of the past year I have been German businessman Hans Hoffman. My real name is Ari Ben-Sion. Lying to everyone is difficult. But my life depends on keeping the two worlds separate. If I could, I would be Hans Hoffman all the time.

    • Connections
      Featured in Good Morning Britain: Episode dated 2 March 2018 (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Thistles
      Written and performed by James Edward Barker

      Published by Brighter Headache

      Courtesy of Brighter Headache

    User reviews57

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    Top review
    7/10
    Not a bad little film!
    I was intrigued by this film, not least because the late great John Hurt was involved and I believe it was sadly his last film. It was not a disappointment and had a retro- feel, in a good way! Being used to seeing so many slick spy thrillers, it was refreshing to see a film that was not obsessed with perfection. There were some interesting twists and turns and action scenes too. The main lead, Jonathan Rhys Meyers was well chosen and watchable. It is definitely worth a viewing and will be appreciated by those who prefer a vintage style spy thriller!
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    • tcbcn2003
    • Oct 9, 2018

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    • Release date
      • July 20, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Official website
    • Languages
      • Arabic
      • German
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Şam Operasyonu
    • Filming locations
      • Morocco
    • Production companies
      • Cover Films
      • H Films
      • Marcys Holdings
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $19,532
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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