The Trouble with Spies
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Directed by | Burt Kennedy |
Starring | Donald Sutherland |
Music by | Ken Thorne |
Production
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Distributed by | De Laurentiis Entertainment Group |
Release dates
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December 4, 1987 |
Running time
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91 min. |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
The Trouble with Spies is a 1987 film directed by Burt Kennedy. A spy spoof comedy, it stars Donald Sutherland and Ned Beatty.[1]
The film was shot in 1984, but not released until three years later. It includes one of veteran actress Ruth Gordon's final performances.
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Plot
When secret agent George Trent goes missing, spy agency chief Angus sends inept colleague Appleton Porter to the isle of Ibiza to find out why.
Appleton meets a number of guests in Mona Lewis's hotel who were familiar with Trent, but none has a clue what became of him. Appleton himself is totally clueless, nearly being killed a number of times but surviving mainly due to pure dumb luck.
Cast
- Donald Sutherland as Appleton Porter
- Ned Beatty as Harry Lewis
- Ruth Gordon as Mrs. Arkwright
- Lucy Gutteridge as Mona
- Michael Hordern as Jason Locke
- Suzanne Danielle as Maria Sola
- Robert Morley as Angus
- Gregory Sierra as Captain Sanchez
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