Synopsis

Redford stars as CIA operative Nathan Muir, who is on the brink of retirement from fth field when he learns his protegé Tom Bishop (Pitt) has been arrested in China on a charge of espionage. No stranger to the machinations of the CIA's top echelon, Muir hones all his skills and irreverent manner in order to find a way to free Bishop. As he embarks on his mission, Muir recalls how he recruited and trained the young rookie, then a serving sergeant in Vietnam, their turbulent times together as front-line operatives and the woman who ultimately threatened their friendship.

"4 1/2! A superbly exciting, entertaining espionage thriller... It Makes it impossible to tear your eyes away!" - Claire Bickley, The Toronto Sun

"Slick, Subtle - and utterly exhilarating! Director Tony Scott has made one of the few truly intelligent and daring Hollywood movies this year." -Christopher Kelly, The National Post

"4/5 ! 'Spy Game' is a great spy movie with megawatt star power!" - Jeff Craig, Sixty Second preview