Enigma 1982
“He was a man without a country. A face they couldn't trace. A man without a chance. An enigma.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 122 minutes
- Director
- Jeannot Szwarc
- Networks
- Goldcrest Films International, Archerwest, Filmcrest Productions
- Where to Stream
- Shout! Factory Amazon Channel
What is Enigma?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Enigma" (1982). Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1982
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 122 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 15, 1982
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- France, United Kingdom
- Studios
- Goldcrest Films International, Archerwest, Filmcrest Productions
- Genres
- Drama, Thriller
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.6/10 from 43 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~122 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Goldcrest Films International, Archerwest, Filmcrest Productions
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Enigma" (1982).
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, etc.
Constraint 3: Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Constraint 4: First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Constraint 5: Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Enigma
Year: 1982
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Cold War spy film
Director: Jeannot Szwarc
Screenplay: John Briley
Cast: Martin Sheen (Alex Holbeck), Sam Neill, Brigitte Fossey, Derek Jacobi, Michael Lonsdale
Production Companies: Archerwest, Filmcrest Productions, Goldcrest Films
Plot: Five highly-trained KGB agents are sent to the west to assassinate several Soviet dissidents. An American agent (CIA agent) must infiltrate Soviet intelligence and obtain information from a Russian computer to stop the plot.
Runtime: 2h 2m
Rating: PG
US Release Date: 01/28/1983
Attempt 1 (Mental Outline): Enigma is a 1982 Cold War spy film directed by Jeannot Szwarc. The screenplay was written by John Briley. The film stars Martin She
Should you watch it?
“An American agent infiltrates Soviet intelligence to thwart a lethal plot against dissidents.”
- Tense narrative focused on high-stakes international espionage
- Engaging premise involving the infiltration of Soviet intelligence
- Explores the dangerous world of KGB operations and political dissent
- The plot's focus on technical infiltration may feel dated to modern audiences
Watch it if you enjoy classic Cold War thrillers centered on intelligence gathering and political maneuvering.
The film maintains a serious, suspenseful tone with a deliberate pace characteristic of 1980s political dramas.
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Is this film worth watching?
It is worth watching if you have an interest in Cold War-era spy thrillers and historical political dramas.
How long is the film?
The film has a runtime of two hours and two minutes.
Does this film feature a series or multiple episodes?
No, Enigma is a standalone feature film released in 1982.
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