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

Name: The Man Nobody Knew: In Search of My Father, CIA Spymaster William Colby
Genre: Drama, Documentary, History
Released: 2011-01-01
Rating: 6.3
Cast: William Colby, Zbigniew Brzezinski, Seymour Hersh, Donald Rumsfeld, George H. W. Bush

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2011 · 104 min Drama Documentary History

⭐ 6.3 / 10 · TMDB

A personal exploration into the life of America's controversial former CIA Director told through the eyes of his wife and filmmaker son, Carl. Through extraordinary events in twentieth century history, this consummate soldier/spy stood at the center of the Agency's most clandestine activities and operations. The film reveals the 'cover life' of this CIA operative, who followed orders and took on the dirtiest assignments until the Nixon Administration ordered him to 'stonewall' Congress about the CIA's past abuses, but he refused. This film reveals why, for the first time, he could not obey.

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📋 Film Details

Year	2011
Country	United States of America
Genre	Drama, Documentary, History
Director	Carl Colby
Runtime	104 min.
Rating	TMDB: 6.3/10 (12 votes)

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The Man Nobody Knew: In Search of My Father, CIA Spymaster William Colby has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.3/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

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A 2011 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

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