The Sell Out (1976)
Buying... selling... and zapping your friends... It's all part of the game.
This action drama centers on a former CIA operative who grudgingly rejoins the spy game due to the machinations of his one-time student - a screw up who goes to work for the Soviets. As his job drags him deeper into a dangerous and under-handed world, the student wants out of the agency and oout of the U.S.S.R. But the man's choices have made him a target and now both the United States and Russia want him dead, sending their mos able hit men to do it.
Director: Peter Collinson
Genre: Action
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: May 1, 1976
Cast
- Oliver Reed - Gabriel Lee
- Richard Widmark - Sam Lucas
- Gayle Hunnicutt - Deborah
- Sam Wanamaker - Harry Sickles
- Shmuel Rodensky - Zafron
- Vladek Sheybal - Dutchman
- Ori Levy - Major Benjamin
- Peter Frye - Kasyan
- Assi Dayan - Lt. Elan
- Fanny Lubitsch - Zafron's Wife
Screenplay
- Judson Kinberg (Screenplay)
- Murray Smith (Screenplay)
- Murray Smith (Story)
Cinematography: Arthur Ibbetson
Editing: Raymond Poulton
Country: Israel, Italy, United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
central intelligence agency (cia), kgb
More Films by Director: Peter Collinson
More Films in Genre: Action
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Sell Out about?
- This action drama centers on a former CIA operative who grudgingly rejoins the spy game due to the machinations of his one-time student - a screw up who goes to work for the Soviets. As his job drags him deeper into a dangerous and under-handed world, the student wants out of the agency and oout of the U.S.S.R. But the man's choices have made him a target and now both the United States and Russia want him dead, sending their mos able hit men to do it.
- Who directed The Sell Out?
- The Sell Out was directed by Peter Collinson.
- Who stars in The Sell Out?
- The Sell Out stars Oliver Reed, Richard Widmark, Gayle Hunnicutt, Sam Wanamaker, Shmuel Rodensky, Vladek Sheybal.
- How long is The Sell Out?
- The Sell Out has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is The Sell Out?
- The Sell Out is a Action film.
- Where was The Sell Out produced?
- The Sell Out was produced in Israel, Italy, United Kingdom.