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Covert Action (1978)

Movie ★ 7.0 100 min

Crime Action

Janssen plays an ex-CIA agent who has become an author, writing both non-fiction exposes (Phillip Agee was in the news at this time) and fiction spy novels. The CIA is on his case, in the person of Arthur Kennedy, CIA chief in Athens, where Janssen is staying. Janssen is pursuing a case that interests him, while dodging the traps set for him by Kennedy and trying to help Maurizio Merli, a former colleague with personal problems.

Romolo Guerrieri Director

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Quick facts

Released
March 3, 1978
Runtime
100 min
Rating
R
IMDb
tt0077376
Country
Language
,
Studio
Mires Cinematografica

Cast

David Janssen David Janssen Lester Horton Arthur Kennedy Arthur Kennedy CIA Chief of Station, Athens Maurizio Merli Maurizio Merli John Florio Corinne Cléry Corinne Cléry Anne Florio Ivan Rassimov Ivan Rassimov The Silent Giacomo Rossi Stuart Giacomo Rossi Stuart Grant Philippe Leroy Philippe Leroy Greek Inspector

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Frequently asked questions

What is Covert Action about?
Janssen plays an ex-CIA agent who has become an author, writing both non-fiction exposes (Phillip Agee was in the news at this time) and fiction spy novels. The CIA is on his case, in the person of Arthur Kennedy, CIA chief in Athens, where Janssen is staying. Janssen is pursuing a case that interests him, while dodging the traps set for him by Kennedy and trying to help Maurizio Merli, a former colleague with personal problems.
Who directed Covert Action?
Covert Action was directed by Romolo Guerrieri.
Who stars in Covert Action?
Covert Action stars David Janssen, Arthur Kennedy, Maurizio Merli, Corinne Cléry.
When was Covert Action released?
Covert Action is a 1978 crime, action film.
Where can I watch Covert Action?
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