The Falcon and the Snowman (1985): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Falcon and the Snowman is a 1985 biographical thriller directed by John Schlesinger, starring Sean Penn, Pat Hingle and Timothy Hutton. It runs 2 hours 11 minutes and earned $17.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 68 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 11m (131 min)
- Director
- John Schlesinger
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Orion Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Falcon and the Snowman About?
The premise of The Falcon and the Snowman without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A disillusioned CIA analyst, Christopher Boyce, shockingly begins selling classified information to the Soviet Union. He enlists the help of his close friend, Daulton Lee, and together they embark on a dangerous and increasingly reckless scheme. Their actions put lives and reputations at risk as the situation spirals beyond their control, leading them down a perilous path with potentially devastating consequences.
The Falcon and the Snowman Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- political superpower
- naivete
- cia central intelligence agency
- mexico city
- prosthetic leg
- u.s. mexico border
- falcon
- animal in title
- first day on the job
- paper shredder
- strip club
- stripper
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- reference to the new york times
- drug dealer
- drug bust
- flushing drugs down a toilet
- reference to san quentin penitentiary
- soviet embassy
- payphone
- person to person call
- reference to lee harvey oswald
- reference to guy fawkes
- pigeon
- dark room
- developing photograph
- playboy magazine
- calling someone judas
- reference to the keystone kops
- what happened to epilogue
- archive footage
- scene during opening credits
- montage during opening credits
- social commentary
- friend
- safe deposit box
- kimono lady
- tape tagging
- drugs
- soviet union
- spy
- embassy
- mexico
- walk in spy
- childhood friend
- true crime
- chilean coup d'etat
- u.s. foreign policy
- classified information
- imperialism
- loss of innocence
The Falcon and the Snowman Cast
Sean Penn leads the cast, with Pat Hingle and Timothy Hutton. Directed by John Schlesinger; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director John Schlesinger
Also Starring in The Falcon and the Snowman
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The Falcon and the Snowman Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Falcon and the Snowman 68 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 68 Metascore
User score 8.3
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TMDB 65% User score
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The Falcon and the Snowman Plot Summary
What happens in The Falcon and the Snowman from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In this intense narrative of espionage and betrayal, we follow Christopher Boyce, a disillusioned man who once adored falconry and is the son of a former FBI agent. While working as a civilian defense contractor in the highly guarded “Black Vault” facility, Boyce stumbles upon sensitive classified information that unveils a shocking CIA scheme aimed at removing the Prime Minister of Australia. This revelation ignites a deep dissatisfaction within him regarding the deceit he perceives in the US government. In a desperate bid for truth and agency, Boyce takes the perilous step of leaking these secrets to the Soviets.
Full summary
The whole story of The Falcon and the Snowman, scene by scene
The Falcon and the Snowman Box Office
The Falcon and the Snowman grossed $17.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$17.1M
- US & Canada
- $17.1M
The Falcon and the Snowman Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Falcon and the Snowman.
How Well Do You Know The Falcon and the Snowman?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Christopher Boyce's profession in the film?
Cars in The Falcon and the Snowman
31 cars on screen, including the 1970 Ford Galaxie 500 Stretched Limousine and the 1966 Ford Mustang.
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1973 Chevrolet Chevelle Minor role
The Falcon and the Snowman Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “El juego del halcón” and “Le Falcon et le bonhomme de neige”.
- Also known as
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- El juego del halcón
- Le Falcon et le bonhomme de neige
- Il gioco del falco
- Der Falke und der Schneemann
- Falken och snömannen
- Sólyom és a nepper
- Falken og Snemanden
- Сокіл і сніговик
- Dravec a feťák
- Агенты Сокол и Снеговик
- Le Jeu du faucon
- Sokół i koka
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- Сокола и Снежния човек
- A Traição do Falcão
- 叛国少年
- فالکون و آدم برفی
- הבז ואיש השלג
- เดอะฟัลคอนแอนด์เดอะสโนว์แมน
- O Jogo do Falcão
- Kod: Şahin
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The Falcon and the Snowman FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Falcon and the Snowman, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Falcon and the Snowman?
The Falcon and the Snowman runs 2 hours 11 minutes (131 minutes).
When was The Falcon and the Snowman released?
The Falcon and the Snowman was released on February 8, 1985.
Who directed The Falcon and the Snowman?
The Falcon and the Snowman was directed by John Schlesinger.
More films by John Schlesinger Who is in the cast of The Falcon and the Snowman?
The Falcon and the Snowman stars Sean Penn, Pat Hingle and Timothy Hutton, among 10 credited actors.
How much did The Falcon and the Snowman make at the box office?
The Falcon and the Snowman grossed $17.1 million worldwide.
How is The Falcon and the Snowman rated?
The Falcon and the Snowman has 68 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Does The Falcon and the Snowman have a post-credit scene?
No. The Falcon and the Snowman has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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