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The Man Nobody Knew: In Search of My Father, CIA Spymaster William Colby (2011): Ratings & Box Office

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The Man Nobody Knew: In Search of My Father, CIA Spymaster William Colby is a 2011 biographical documentary directed by Carl Colby. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes and earned $183,342 worldwide. Critics gave it 84% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.

IMDb rating
6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes
84%
worldwide gross
$183.3K
Metascore
71
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The Man Nobody Knew: In Search of My Father, CIA Spymaster William Colby (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 44m (104 min)
Director
Carl Colby
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is The Man Nobody Knew: In Search of My Father, CIA Spymaster William Colby About?

The premise of The Man Nobody Knew: In Search of My Father, CIA Spymaster William Colby without spoilers.

This gripping documentary explores the remarkable life of William Colby, a CIA spymaster and the son of filmmaker Carl Colby. The film traces his journey from wartime espionage during World War II through complex Cold War covert operations. As Director of the CIA, Colby challenged the President and exposed classified agency secrets and controversial activities, actions that generated significant controversy and continue to impact discussions about government oversight today.

The Man Nobody Knew: In Search of My Father, CIA Spymaster William Colby Themes & Keywords

· 5 tags
  • reference to william colby
  • u.s. intelligence agency
  • cold war era
  • cia
  • intelligence
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The Director of The Man Nobody Knew: In Search of My Father, CIA Spymaster William Colby

Directed by Carl Colby.

From the director

More from Carl Colby

One more film directed by Carl Colby: Legends in Light: The Photography of George Hurrell.

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Ratings

The Man Nobody Knew: In Search of My Father, CIA Spymaster William Colby Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Man Nobody Knew: In Search of My Father, CIA Spymaster William Colby 84% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.

Box office

The Man Nobody Knew: In Search of My Father, CIA Spymaster William Colby Box Office

The Man Nobody Knew: In Search of My Father, CIA Spymaster William Colby grossed $183,342 worldwide.

2011 box office

Worldwide gross

$183.3K

US & Canada
$183.3K
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The Man Nobody Knew: In Search of My Father, CIA Spymaster William Colby Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Man Nobody Knew: In Search of My Father, CIA Spymaster William Colby.

THE MAN NOBODY KNEW: IN SEARCH OF MY FATHER, CIA SPYMASTER WILLIAM COLBY - Official Trailer
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The Man Nobody Knew: In Search of My Father, CIA Spymaster William Colby Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “无姓之人:CIA探员” and “맨 노바디 뉴: 인 써치 오브 마이 파더”.

Also known as
  • 无姓之人:CIA探员
  • 맨 노바디 뉴: 인 써치 오브 마이 파더
  • CIA 스파이마스터 윌리암 콜비

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How long is The Man Nobody Knew: In Search of My Father, CIA Spymaster William Colby?

The Man Nobody Knew: In Search of My Father, CIA Spymaster William Colby runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

When was The Man Nobody Knew: In Search of My Father, CIA Spymaster William Colby released?

The Man Nobody Knew: In Search of My Father, CIA Spymaster William Colby was released on September 23, 2011.

Who directed The Man Nobody Knew: In Search of My Father, CIA Spymaster William Colby?

The Man Nobody Knew: In Search of My Father, CIA Spymaster William Colby was directed by Carl Colby.

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How much did The Man Nobody Knew: In Search of My Father, CIA Spymaster William Colby make at the box office?

The Man Nobody Knew: In Search of My Father, CIA Spymaster William Colby grossed $183,342 worldwide.

How is The Man Nobody Knew: In Search of My Father, CIA Spymaster William Colby rated?

The Man Nobody Knew: In Search of My Father, CIA Spymaster William Colby has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.

Does The Man Nobody Knew: In Search of My Father, CIA Spymaster William Colby have a post-credit scene?

No. The Man Nobody Knew: In Search of My Father, CIA Spymaster William Colby has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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