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A Spy in the FBI
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A Spy in the FBI

2021-02-14 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 4.5

Documentary

Robert Hanssen is a contradiction. On the surface he is a family man, devout Catholic, and career FBI agent. Secretly, he is a spy, betraying the trust of everyone he knows. Former FBI agents and journalists recount Hanssen’s life, what drew him to espionage, how he stayed hidden in plain sight for over 20 years, and the events that brought down the most damaging spy in American history.

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Directors
Jenny Chung
Production companies
New Dominion Pictures
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United States of America
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Jason Alan CookJason Alan CookMartynov / Motorin

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