Agent of Influence (2002)

This story of espionage and counter-espionage is based on the novel by Ian Adams. Suspicious circumstances surrounded the mysterious death of a Canadian diplomat. At the height of The Cold War in October 1964, John Watkins, Canada's former ambassador to Moscow and a close friend of Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson, is kidnapped and held in a hotel for questioning by the RCMP at the urging of the CIA. Several days into the interrogation he died. The official obituary claimed that he suffered a heart attack in the company of friends during a farewell supper celebrating his illustrious career.

Directing:
  • Michel Poulette

Writing:
  • Riley Adams
  • Ian Adams

Stars:
Release Date: 2002-06-30
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  • Country: CA
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 98
Christopher Plummer
Christopher P...
John Watkins
Alain Goulem
Alain Goulem
Murray Fletcher
Marina Orsini
Marina Orsini
Diane Fletcher
Ted Whittall
Ted Whittall
Robert Madison
Shaun Johnston
Shaun Johnsto...
David Present
Kurtis Sanheim
Kurtis Sanhei...
Sean Fitzpatrick
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