There’s a lot of movies made around secret or defence agencies of the government but most of them are far from reality and exaggerated. Only a few are of the kind that are more practical and yet enjoyable.
Our today’s recommendation is one such Cold War Thriller drama from renowned filmmaker Steven Spielberg starring Tom Hanks in the lead. We are talking about the much acclaimed ‘Bridge of Spies’ currently streaming on SonyLIV.
‘Bridge of Spies’ is set during the Cold War and tells the story of lawyer James B. Donovan, who is entrusted with negotiating the release of Francis Gary Powers, a U.S. Air Force convicted pilot whose U-2 spy plane was shot down over the Soviet Union in 1960, in exchange for Rudolf Abel, a convicted Soviet KGB spy held by the United States, whom Donovan represented at trial.
Directed and co-produced by Steven Spielberg, ‘Bridge of Spies’ is written by Matt Charman and the Coen Brothers- Ethan Coen and Joel Coen. The film stars Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance, Amy Ryan and Alan Alda in prominent roles.
‘Bridge of Spies’ received huge critical acclaim for its brilliant screenplay, stellar performances of the cast, deft direction, amazing musical score and great production value. The film was also a great box office hit and went on to receive six Oscar nominations with Rylance winning the Best Supporting actor.
Currently streaming on SonyLIV, ‘Bridge of Spies’ is a masterpiece you shouldn’t miss!