The Trouble with Spies 1987
“The most bumbling secret agent ever to hold a gun.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 91 minutes
- Director
- Burt Kennedy
- Networks
- Brigade Productions, HBO Films, DEG
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Best of British Tv Amazon Channel
What is The Trouble with Spies?
Topic: Film "The Trouble with Spies" (1987). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1987
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 91 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 4, 1987
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Brigade Productions, HBO Films, DEG
- Genres
- Comedy, Adventure
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 4.7/10 from 20 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~91 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Brigade Productions, HBO Films, DEG
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Title: The Trouble with Spies.
Year: 1987.
Genre: Comedy and Adventure, spy comedy.
Director/Writer: Burt Kennedy.
Cast: Donald Sutherland, Ned Beatty, Ruth Gordon, Suzanne Danielle.
Plot: George Trent, a British spy, has gone incommunicado in Ibiza. Appleton Porter (Donald Sutherland) is sent to find out what happened to Trent. Porter settles into a small hotel with several busybody guests. He probes them for information about Trent, their former neighbor. Meanwhile, the spy survives several attempts on his life as he attempts to solve the mystery.
Additional Plot Details (Source 6): Appleton Porter is an incompetent British spy. He finds red herrings while investigating a missing agent who was investigating drug trafficking. He is a victim of senseless attacks, including a scorpion in his bed.
Production Details: Shot in 1984, released three years later.
Release Date (US): 12/
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“A gripping exploration of comedy and adventure that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Trouble with Spies worth watching?
The Trouble with Spies holds a community rating of 4.7/10 based on 20 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Adventure for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Trouble with Spies and when was it released?
The Trouble with Spies is a feature film with a runtime of 91 minutes. It was released in 1987. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Trouble with Spies?
The Trouble with Spies was directed by Burt Kennedy.
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