Breach, a true story spy movie (mentioned in the previous post link discussion)
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| In February, 2001, Robert Hanssen, a senior agent with 25 years in the FBI, is arrested for spying. Jump back two months: Eric O'Neill, a computer specialist who wants to be made an agent is assigned to clerk for Hanssen and to write down everything Hanssen does. O'Neill's told it's an investigation of Hanssen's sexual habits. Within weeks, the crusty Hanssen, a devout Catholic, has warmed to O'Neill, who grows to respect Hanssen. O'Neill's wife resents Hanssen's intrusiveness; the personal and professional stakes get higher. How they catch Hanssen and why he spies become the film's story. Can O'Neill help catch red-handed "the worst spy in history" and hold onto his personal life? Excerpted fr. Inteldocu |
Based on the true story, FBI upstart Eric O'Neill enters into a power game with his boss,
Robert Hanssen, an agent who was ultimately convicted of selling secrets to the Soviet Union.
Director: Billy Ray
Writers: Adam Mazer (screenplay), William Rotko(screenplay), and 3 more credits »
Stars: Chris Cooper, Ryan Phillippe and Dennis Haysbert
110 min - Crime | Drama | Thriller - 16 February 2007 (USA)