Bridge of Spies

Set during the Cold War, this gripping historical drama follows the story of an insurance lawyer, James Donovan, who finds himself thrust into the world of espionage when he is tasked with negotiating the exchange of captured American U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers for Soviet spy Rudolf Abel. The film stars Tom Hanks in a compelling performance as Donovan, and is directed by the renowned Steven Spielberg. It received critical acclaim and won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Mark Rylance’s portrayal of Abel. For those interested, the movie can be viewed on Soap2day for free.