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Covert Action is a italien film of genre Action directed by Romolo Guerrieri released in USA on 1 june 1980 with David Janssen

Covert Action (1978)

Covert Action
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Released in USA 1 june 1980
Length 1h40
Directed by
OriginItalie
Genres Action,    Crime
Themes Spy films
Rating54% 2.719262.719262.719262.719262.71926

Covert Action (originally released as Sono Stato un Agente C.I.A.) is a 1978 Italian/Greek co-production Eurospy film starring the American actor David Janssen.

The plot was based on the experiences of former CIA agent Philip Agee who initiated a lawsuit with the producers over his fees and expenses.

Synopsis

A former CIA agent decides to write about his CIA career that leads him into danger.

Actors

David Janssen

(Lester Horton)
John Arthur Kennedy

(CIA Chief of Station, Athens)
Corinne Cléry

(Anne Florio)
Maurizio Merli

(John Florio)
Philippe Leroy

(Greek Inspector)
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