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Family of Spies (1990): Cast

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Family of Spies is a 1990 drama directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal, starring Angela Bassett as Bev Andress, Lesley Ann Warren and Jeroen Krabbé. It runs 3 hours 14 minutes.

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Family of Spies (1990) movie poster
Runtime
3h 14m (194 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
Studio
CBS
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Family of Spies About?

The premise of Family of Spies without spoilers.

In the late 1960s, a US Navy petty officer, with access to major state secrets and large debts, begins selling information to the Soviets.

Family of Spies Themes & Keywords

· 27 tags
  • fbi federal bureau of investigation
  • docudrama drama
  • spy thriller
  • true crime
  • secret
  • soviet
  • naval officer
  • espionage
  • tv mini series
  • washington d.c.
  • family relationships
  • suspicion
+15 more
  • state secret
  • soviet embassy
  • security
  • motel
  • friend
  • father son relationship
  • ex wife
  • drinking
  • counter information
  • cold war
  • code
  • betrayal
  • 1980s
  • treason
  • based on book
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Cast & crew

Family of Spies Cast & Characters

Angela Bassett leads the cast as Bev Andress, with Lesley Ann Warren as Barbara Walker and Jeroen Krabbé as Boris One. Directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal; 16 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Stephen Gyllenhaal

More films directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal, best-rated first: Uncharitable, So B. It, Grassroots and Certain Fury.

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Family of Spies Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Family of Spies: The Walker Spy Ring” and “A Family of Spies”.

Also known as
  • Family of Spies: The Walker Spy Ring
  • A Family of Spies
  • Spionenbande
  • Círculo de espías
  • Família de Espiões
  • Spie allo specchio

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FAQ

Family of Spies FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Director

Runtime, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Family of Spies, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Family of Spies?

Family of Spies runs 3 hours 14 minutes (194 minutes).

Who directed Family of Spies?

Family of Spies was directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal.

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Who is in the cast of Family of Spies?

Family of Spies stars Angela Bassett as Bev Andress, Lesley Ann Warren as Barbara Walker and Jeroen Krabbé as Boris One, among 16 credited actors.

Does Family of Spies have a post-credit scene?

No. Family of Spies has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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