In 1957 Rudolf Abel (Mark Rylance) is convicted in the United States of being a spy for the Soviet Union and gaoled. Later Abel becomes a potential exchange for American U2 pilot Francis Gary Powers (Austin Stowell) who the Soviets have imprisoned. Abel's defence lawyer James B Donovan (Tom Hanks) is engaged to negotiate the exchange.
Steven Spielberg's 'Bridge of Spies' is a thoroughly entertaining and interesting depiction of events at the height of the Cold War. Whilst a thriller in intent the film is seasoned with unexpected but pleasurable humour and it throws light on a somewhat forgotten episode in Soviet and USA relations.
Highly recommended.
★★★★
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