The Impossible Spy

Synopsis

This is the true story of an Israeli civilian who was recruited into Israel's Secret Intelligence Agency to become a spy in Damascus, where he spent years infiltrating the Syrian political establishment. Israel's national hero, Eli Cohen, successfully entered the upper echelons of the Syrian government as a double-agent. The secrets he obtained became crucial in Israel's victory in the 1967 Six Day War.

Director

Jim Goddard

Written by

Marty Ross

Music

Richard Hartley

Studio

BBC

Released

28 November 1987

Genres

Drama, Thriller