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The Spy Who Fell to Earth
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The Spy Who Fell to Earth

2019-04-01 · 94 min · ★ 6.7

Documentary · History · Mystery

Based on Dr. Ahron Bregman's book, this documentary examines the life and mysterious death of Ashraf Marwan, an Egyptian billionaire and double agent.

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Directors
Thomas Meadmore
Production companies
Salon Pictures, Kew Media Group
Countries
United Kingdom, Israel
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ahron BregmanSelf
Yossi MelmanYossi MelmanSelf
Amos GilboaSelf
Rami TalSelf
David ArbelSelf
Shabtai ShavitSelf
Rajeev SyalSelf
Abdallah HoumoudaSelf
Schmuel GorenSelf
Hazem KandilSelf
Khaled FahmySelf
Moshe BuchbutSelf
Francesco CoralliniSelf
Guy KahanovSelf
Thomas MeadmoreSelf - Interviewer
Ashraf MarwanSelf (archive footage)
Mona MarwanSelf (archive footage)
Anwar SadatAnwar SadatSelf (archive footage)
Gamal Abdel NasserGamal Abdel NasserSelf (archive footage)
Muammar GaddafiMuammar GaddafiSelf (archive footage)

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