Agent of Influence (2002)
This story of espionage and counter-espionage is based on the novel by Ian Adams. Suspicious circumstances surrounded the mysterious death of a Canadian diplomat. At the height of The Cold War in October 1964, John Watkins, Canada's former ambassador to Moscow and a close friend of Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson, is kidnapped and held in a hotel for questioning by the RCMP at the urging of the CIA. Several days into the interrogation he died. The official obituary claimed that he suffered a heart attack in the company of friends during a farewell supper celebrating his illustrious career.
Director: Michel Poulette
Genre: Thriller
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: June 30, 2002
Cast
- Christopher Plummer - John Watkins
- Marina Orsini - Diane Fletcher
- Ted Whittall - Robert Madison
- Shaun Johnston - David Present
- Kurtis Sanheim - Sean Fitzpatrick
- Alain Goulem - Murray Fletcher
- Terry Lawrence - Chris Hayden
- Paul Cœur - Charles Adair
- Gregory Hlady - Gregory Aloysha
- Cas Anvar - Khamal Rashid
Screenplay
Music: Jean-Marie Benoît
Cinematography: Allen Smith
Production: Agent Productions, Alliance Atlantis
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Agent of Influence about?
- This story of espionage and counter-espionage is based on the novel by Ian Adams. Suspicious circumstances surrounded the mysterious death of a Canadian diplomat. At the height of The Cold War in October 1964, John Watkins, Canada's former ambassador to Moscow and a close friend of Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson, is kidnapped and held in a hotel for questioning by the RCMP at the urging of the CIA. Several days into the interrogation he died. The official obituary claimed that he suffered a heart attack in the company of friends during a farewell supper celebrating his illustrious career.
- Who directed Agent of Influence?
- Agent of Influence was directed by Michel Poulette.
- Who stars in Agent of Influence?
- Agent of Influence stars Christopher Plummer, Marina Orsini, Ted Whittall, Shaun Johnston, Kurtis Sanheim, Alain Goulem.
- How long is Agent of Influence?
- Agent of Influence has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is Agent of Influence?
- Agent of Influence is a Thriller film.
- Where was Agent of Influence produced?
- Agent of Influence was produced in Canada.