The Falcon and the Snowman
They came from the best of families. And they committed the worst of crimes.
1985 · 2h 12m · R
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Directed by
John Schlesinger
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The Falcon and the Snowman
Overview
The true story of a disillusioned military contractor employee and his drug pusher childhood friend who became walk-in spies for the Soviet Union.
Director and cast
- John Schlesinger Director
- Timothy Hutton as Christopher Boyce
- Sean Penn as Daulton Lee
- Pat Hingle as Mr. Charlie Boyce
- Joyce Van Patten as Mrs. Boyce
- Art Camacho as Boyce Child
- Richard Dysart as Dr. Lee
- Priscilla Pointer as Mrs. Lee
- Chris Makepeace as David Lee
- Dorian Harewood as Gene
- Macon McCalman as Larry Rogers
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