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Enigma (1983)

Enigma poster
Directed by
Jeannot Szwarc
Genre
spy film
Country
United Kingdom, France
Runtime
2h 02m
Rated
PG
Rating
5.6 of 10 from 42 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A CIA agent works to infiltrate Soviet intelligence and prevent a murder plot. Set during the Cold War, the film follows his efforts as he navigates betrayals and hidden agendas.

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What happens

Enigma is a 1982 Cold War spy film directed by Jeannot Szwarc, from a screenplay by John Briley, starring Martin Sheen, Sam Neill, Brigitte Fossey, Derek Jacobi, Michael Lonsdale, Frank Finlay and Kevin McNally. Based on Michael Barak's 1978 novel Enigma Sacrifice, the film centers on a CIA agent who tries to infiltrate Soviet intelligence in order to stop a murderous plot. The film was a British and French co-production. It was released in the United Kingdom on October 15, 1982. Enigma received mixed reviews from critics, and was a commercial disappointment. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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