Movie Description
Agent of Influence
(2002)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Michel Poulette
- Writer : Ian Adams,Riley Adams
- Cast : Christopher Plummer,Marina Orsini,Ted Whittall,Shaun Johnston,Kurtis Sanheim,Alain Goulem
Cast
John Watkins
Diane Fletcher
Robert Madison
David Present
Sean Fitzpatrick
Murray Fletcher
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Facts
Original TitleAgent of Influence
Status Released
Release Information
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2002-06-30
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 38m
Production CompaniesAgent Productions,Alliance Atlantis
Genres
- Thriller
