Breach (2007)

7.0PG-13110 minDirector: Billy Ray

2007 film by Billy Ray

Breach is a 2007 American spy thriller film directed by Billy Ray, who wrote the screenplay with Adam Mazer and William Rotko. The film is based on the true story of Robert Hanssen, an FBI agent convicted of spying for the Soviet Union and later Russia off and on for more than two decades. The film stars Chris Cooper as Hanssen and Ryan Phillippe as Eric O'Neill, the FBI investigator who helped bring about Hanssen's downfall. The film received generally positive reviews and grossed $41 million on a $23 million budget.

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What is Breach about?
Breach (2007) — In February, 2001, Robert Hanssen, a senior agent with 25 years in the FBI, is arrested for spying. Jump back two months: Eric O'Neill, a computer specialist who wants to be made an agent is assigned to clerk for Hanssen and to write down everything Hanssen does. O'Neill's told i
Is Breach based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Breach scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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