Overview
The mysterious murder of a US senator bearing the distinctive trademark of the legendary Soviet assassin 'Cassius', forces retired CIA operative, Paul Shepherson to team with rookie FBI agent, Ben Geary to solve the crime. Having spent his career chasing Cassius, Shepherdson is convinced his nemesis is long dead, but is pushed to take on the case by his former supervisor, Tom Highland. Geary, who wrote his Master's thesis on Shepherdson's pursuit of the Soviet killer, is certain that Cassius has resurfaced.
On the Double (1961)
Directed by Melville Shavelson. With Danny Kaye, Dana Wynter, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Margaret Rutherford. At the time of the Invasion of Normandy, an American soldier is asked to impersonate a British General in order to confuse the Nazi spies and assassins in London.
Amazon.com: Watch The Double | Prime VideoI really like that movie. Well,The Double follows along simalar lines to that so if you liked The Jackal, you should like The Double. The main reason I decided to buy this DVD was because I had just watched Arbitrage with Richard Gere which was great. Take my advice and order both movies, and overall you won't be disappointed.
The Double (2011)Directed by Michael Brandt. With Richard Gere, Topher Grace, Martin Sheen, Tamer Hassan. A retired CIA operative is paired with a young FBI agent to unravel the mystery of a senator's murder, with all signs pointing to a Soviet assassin.
The Double (2011 film)The Double is a 2011 American spy film, directed by Michael Brandt and starring Richard Gere and Topher Grace.It was released on October 28, 2011. The film garnered a negative reception from critics.
The Double movie review & film summary (2011) | Roger EbertRichard Gere always has a particular screen presence, Topher Grace is a little outgunned, but the story explains why. Poor Odette Yustman is sympathetic and affectionate, but she's been assigned the thankless and exhausting role of playing the wife of the endangered man, always there to worry about him, be endangered and put the kid to bed.
The Double (2013)Directed by Richard Ayoade. With Jesse Eisenberg, Mia Wasikowska, Wallace Shawn, Noah Taylor. A clerk in a government agency finds his unenviable life takes a turn for the horrific with the arrival of a new co-worker who is both his exact physical double and his opposite - confident, charismatic and seductive with women.
