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Amblin Entertainment
DreamWorks Pictures
Fox 2000 Pictures
Marc Platt Productions
Participant
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In the shadow of war, one man showed the world what we stand for.
During the Cold War, the Soviet Union captures U.S. pilot Francis Gary Powers after shooting down his U-2 spy plane. Sentenced to 10 years in prison, Powers' only hope is New York lawyer James Donovan, recruited by a CIA operative to negotiate his release. Donovan boards a plane to Berlin, hoping to win the young man's freedom through a prisoner exchange. If all goes well, the Russians would get Rudolf Abel, the convicted spy who Donovan defended in court.
CinemaSerf
Jan 2, 2024 · via TMDB
New York attorney James B. Donovan (Tom Hanks) is drafted in to provide what can only be described as a cursory defence for alleged Soviet spy Rudolf Abel (Mark Rylance) whom the establishment want to offer an ostensibly open and fair, but actually only a rather rudimentary, trial. This doesn't sit well with Donovan, and he manages to get the judge to commute the death sentence to one of thirty years. That proves to be visionary because shortly afterwards, US pilot Francis Gary Powers (Austin Stowell) is off doing a little spying of his own when he is shot down over East Germany. Donovan is now drafted in by his government to travel to Berlin, without formal status, and see if he can't negotiate a prisoner swap. What now ensues is a true story that wouldn't look out of place in a John le Carré novel. Lots of dogma-driven mistrust, manipulation and a fair smattering of who needs to win the PR battle - especially complicated when the East Germans take a student hostage and he must now try to get both out - a two for one deal! Hanks is on good form delivering a measured and considered effort as the ingenious lawyer with a conscience, and Rylance also performs well, if really too sparingly, as the prisoner who is also a man of principle - though slightly less sure of the nature of his welcome at home should Donovan succeed. The film looks good, is nicely scored by Thomas Newman and we get a genuine sense of just how battered Berlin was as the wall started to go up. Perhaps a little on the lengthy side - but still a solid piece of biopic cinema well worth a watch.
The Movie Mob
Jan 2, 2023 · via TMDB
**Bridge of Spies dazzles with its Oscar-winning performances and impressive true story. It’s a little slow for me personally, but still, a movie I recommend.** While Bridge of Spies might not be my usual taste, its performances are undeniable, and its directing is masterful. Spielberg always creates incredible work, and Bridge of Spies is no different. This true story is filled with espionage, tense world powers, and political maneuvering, all colliding with one man and his strong integrity and convictions. Tom Hanks reunites with Spielberg bringing heart and authenticity to the role, but the real stand out of this film is Mark Rylance. His performance as the embattled Rudolf Abel, a questionable spy but seemingly good man, is stunning and worthy of the Oscar he won for the role. While Bridge of Spies isn’t a personal favorite because of its slower story-driven plot, I highly respect it and confidently recommend it.
r96sk
Sep 11, 2020 · via TMDB
Superb film! I love <em>'Bridge of Spies'</em>. Every angle of it, at least from my point of view, is expertly crafted. The score by Thomas Newman is outstanding, the onscreen talent bring their a-game while the story is extremely riveting. It lasts for 141 minutes, it felt like 90 minutes tops; it absolutely flies through its run time, at no moment did I feel anything close to bored. Tom Hanks is brilliant in the lead role as Donovan, yet another great performance to add to his résumé. He rightly takes all the plaudits, but some must be left for Mark Rylance who is also brilliant as Abel. The support cast also more than pull their weight, too. Undeniably worth your time. Not sure how much of it is historically accurate (sounds like most is?), I honestly don't really care as it's a great film - which is what we are all here for after all.
Peter McGinn
Apr 5, 2020 · via TMDB
Two great actors deliver with a simple but superlative script. Of course we know how great an actor Tom Hanks has been, with many Academy Award wins and nominations in his body of work. I think sometimes he makes it look so easy that he doesn't receive adequate credit for those roles. Sir Mark Rylance is more of a character actor, even though he has had lead roles also. He disappears into his characters. He was wonderful playing Thomas Cromwell in the British tv series Wolf Hall. Boy, am I looking forward to the next series of that standout program. Oh, and by the way, he won the Academy Award for his work in this very film I am reviewing here. And of course it was directed by Steven Spielberg, a bit of a legend himself. The plot to Bridge of Spies is not as layered and complex as many spy thrillers, but if anything, not having twists and turns dropping onto our head from above allows the suspense to build out in plain sight. Interestingly, one of the key scenes was filmed on location where the event actually took place. I am leaving out the details in case are you haven't watched it yet
djgri
Apr 30, 2017 · via TMDB
Mark Rylance is brilliant in this film. Tom Hanks does his usual excellent performance. I don't know much about Mark Rylance. Maybe he is one of those rare brilliant actors who just hasn't had the accolades he deserves. I am sure that if you asked him if he was worried about his lack of recognition, that he would simply say "would it help?"
Reno
Feb 14, 2016 · via TMDB
> Totally unexpected PG-13 rated negotiation-drama based on the Cold War. The movie that should have been made 50 years ago, but due to the international political tension it did not take off. So now it's here, the same director made it. It's a rocking combo, once again Spielberg and Hanks come together, tell me who's going to miss that. Simply spellbinding, one of the best movie of the year. I think this flick is for adults. There's no sex, no nudity, not even a single kiss or the bad language and zero violence, its fine for teens and kids can understand, but the story is what I meant that suits only for the grown ups. Like the usual, this Spielberg movie is easy to follow, there's no tricky twists and turns, but aimed for only the event that's based on the real. Over a 2 hour long negotiation drama with surrounded by suspense and thrills. It's completely a one man show and the end has been just like everybody wanted. I'm not surprised that it is nominated for the Oscars in the 6 categories including the best motion picture. I would be very happy if it puts at least a couple of trophies to its basket. I feel it is a must see if you're interested in WWII related subjects, other than the war. 8½/10
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Tom Hanks
James B. Donovan
Mark Rylance
Rudolf Abel
Amy Ryan
Mary Donovan
Alan Alda
Thomas Watters Jr.
Sebastian Koch
Wolfgang Vogel
Austin Stowell
Francis Gary Powers
Billy Magnussen
Doug Forrester
Michael Simon Hall
Reporter
Edward James Hyland
Chief Justice Earl Warren
Stephen Kunken
William Tompkins
Mike Houston
Man in Courtroom
James Lorinz
Gentleman on Subway #2
Michael Power
NYPD
Merab Ninidze
Soviet Main Interrogator
Greg Nutcher
NYPD Lieutenant James
Scott Shepherd
Hoffman
Jesse Plemons
Joe Murphy
Domenick Lombardozzi
Agent Blasco
Eve Hewson
Carol Donovan
Noah Schnapp
Roger Donovan
Jillian Lebling
Peggy Donovan
Michael Gaston
Agent Williams
Peter McRobbie
Allen Dulles
Joshua Harto
Bates
Mark Zak
Soviet Judge - Powers' Trial
Burghart Klaußner
Harald Ott
Mikhail Gorevoy
Ivan Schischkin
Max Mauff
Ott's Secretary
Victor Verhaeghe
Agent Gamber
Brian Hutchison
FBI Agent #2
Dakin Matthews
Judge Byers
Joel Brady
Police Officer - Brooklyn Courthouse
John Rue
Lynn Goodnough
Michael Pemberton
Lie Detector Test Administrator
Jon Curry
Agent Somner
Wes McGee
U2 Pilot
Haley Rawson
Teacher
Ashlie Atkinson
Classroom Teacher
Steven Boyer
Marty
John Henry Cox
Partner at Watters Law Firm
Daniela Schulz
Family #1 at Berlin Wall Construction
Nadja Bobyleva
Katje
Joe Forbrich
Pinker
Patricia Squire
Older Lady on Subway
Henny Russell
Receptionist
Nolan Lyons
Classroom Boy #1
Victoria Leigh
Classroom Girl #2
Jon Donahue
Agent Faye
Joachim Paul Assböck
East German Officer (uncredited)
Rainer Reiners
Cab Driver (uncredited)
Hamilton Clancy
Courthouse Reporter
Tracy Howe
Angry NYPD Cop
Rafael Gareisen
East German Youth
Peter Conboy
Neighbor (uncredited)
Michael Schenk
Cousin Drews
Sawyer Barth
Classroom Boy #2
Will Rogers
Frederic Pryor
Leonard Zimmerman
Sharp Elbowed Reporter (uncredited)
David L. Price
Vopo Officer
Melanie Reichert
Construction Buyer
Adam Stockhausen
Production Design
Eckart Friz
Property Master
Rena DeAngelo
Set Decoration
Josef Brandl
Set Designer
Janusz Kamiński
Director of Photography
Maceo Bishop
Steadicam Operator
Kasia Walicka Maimone
Costume Design
Leigh Bell
Costumer
Clare M. Corsick
Hairstylist
Lois Burwell
Makeup Artist
Gerd Nefzer
Special Effects Coordinator
Aaron Vexler
Stunts
Chris Cenatiempo
Stunts
Steven Spielberg
Director
Adam Somner
First Assistant Director
Sarah Broshar
Additional Editor
Michael Kahn
Editor
Barbara Harris
ADR Voice Casting
Ellen Lewis
Casting
Lucas Englander
Casting Assistant
Adam Somner
Executive Producer
Daniel Lupi
Executive Producer
Jeff Skoll
Executive Producer
Jonathan King
Executive Producer
Klaudia Śmieja-Rostworowska
Location Manager
Kristie Macosko Krieger
Producer
Marc Platt
Producer
Steven Spielberg
Producer
Daniel Lupi
Unit Production Manager
Doc Kane
ADR Mixer
Steve Slanec
ADR Supervisor
Brian Chumney
Dialogue Editor
Benjamin A. Burtt
Foley Editor
Chris Manning
Foley Mixer
Thomas Newman
Original Music Composer
Kyrsten Mate
Sound Effects Editor
Andy Nelson
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Gary Rydstrom
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Richard Hymns
Supervising Sound Editor
Gerd Nefzer
Special Effects Supervisor
Ethan Coen
Writer
Joel Coen
Writer
Matt Charman
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