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The Angel 2018

Status
Released
Runtime
114 minutes
Director
Ariel Vromen
Networks
Adama Pictures, Sumatra Films, Shamai
★ TMDB users: 6.6/10 ActionDramaHistoryThrillerWar Released
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What is The Angel?

The Angel is a 2018 historical thriller and drama based on the New York Times bestselling book by Uri Bar-Joseph. It depicts the true story of Ashraf Marwan, who served as the son-in-law of President Nasser and a confidant to Anwar Sadat while acting as a primary asset for Israeli Intelligence.

Type
Film
Year
2018
Status
Released
Runtime
114 minutes
Release date
May 15, 2018
Studios
Adama Pictures, Sumatra Films, Shamai
Genres
Action, Drama, History, Thriller
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.6/10
Episode runtime
~114 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Adama Pictures, Sumatra Films, Shamai

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The Angel is a 2018 historical thriller and drama based on the New York Times bestselling book by Uri Bar-Joseph. It depicts the true story of Ashraf Marwan, who served as the son-in-law of President Nasser and a confidant to Anwar Sadat while acting as a primary asset for Israeli Intelligence.

The film explores the cultural and political tension of the 20th century, focusing on Marwan's role as a double agent who operated within the highest levels of the Egyptian government to help achieve peace between the two nations.

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Should you watch it?

“A high-ranking Egyptian official serves as a double agent for Israel in this historical thriller.”

Reasons to watch
  • Based on a New York Times bestselling book
  • Explores the true story of Ashraf Marwan
  • Depicts high-level political intrigue between Egypt and Israel
Keep in mind
  • It is a fictionalized account of historical events

Watch it if you enjoy stories about double agents and 20th-century geopolitical conflict.

This is a historical war thriller with a runtime of 1 hour and 54 minutes.

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Where can I stream The Angel?

The film is available on Netflix.

Is it based on a true story?

Yes, it is based on the true story of Ashraf Marwan and the book The Angel: The Egyptian Spy Who Saved Israel.

What is the runtime of the movie?

The movie has a duration of 1 hour and 54 minutes.

What genres does the film cover?

The film is categorized as action, drama, history, thriller, and war.

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