The Falcon and the Snowman

"They came from the best of families. And they committed the worst of crimes."

Feb 8 1985 R 2h 11m
Biography, Crime, Drama

The true story of a disillusioned military contractor employee and his drug pusher childhood friend who became walk-in spies for the Soviet Union.

Plot

The true story of Christopher Boyce, a young All-American man whose job as a guard for sensitive documents shatters his faith in his country and leads him to a sometimes comic, sometimes chilling sideline as a spy for the Soviets, aided by his scruffy buddy, Daulton; it can't last, though, and the consequences are tremendous for Boyce and his family.

Written by

Robert Lindsey, Steven Zaillian

Directed by

John Schlesinger

Production Countries

United Kingdom, United States of America

Production Companies

Orion Pictures, Hemdale Film

Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination total

Scores
# of Votes
14,020
Average Rating
6.8 out of 10
Metascore
68
Popularity
NA