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A Compassionate Spy (2022)

"He saw a world about to burn and would do anything to save it."

6.220221h 42mEN
Documentary

Directed by Steve James

Rating

6.2/10

Runtime

1h 42m

Language

EN

Release

August 31, 2022

Director

Steve James

Official Trailer

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Overview

Physicist Ted Hall is recruited to join the Manhattan Project as a teenager and goes to Los Alamos with no idea what he'll be working on. When he learns the true nature of the weapon being designed, he fears the post-war risk of a nuclear holocaust and begins to pass significant information to the S...

Cast

Theodore Hall

Theodore Hall

Self (archive footage)

Joan Hall

Joan Hall

Self

Joseph Albright

Joseph Albright

Self

Marcia Kunstel

Marcia Kunstel

Self

Daniel Axelrod

Daniel Axelrod

Self

J. Michael Wright

J. Michael Wright

Ted Hall

Lucy Zukaitis

Lucy Zukaitis

Joan Hall

Nicolas Eastlund

Nicolas Eastlund

Savy Sax

Mickey O'Sullivan

Mickey O'Sullivan

FBI Agent McQueen

Tom Goodwin

Tom Goodwin

FBI Agent 3

Zach Twardowski

Zach Twardowski

Ed Hall

Olivia Piper

Olivia Piper

Young Ruthie

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into A Compassionate Spy (2022), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Physicist Ted Hall is recruited to join the Manhattan Project as a teenager and goes to Los Alamos with no idea what he'll be working on. When he learns the true nature of the weapon being designed, he fears the post-war risk of a nuclear holocaust and begins to pass significant information to the Soviet Union.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of A Compassionate Spy. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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