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The Trouble with Spies
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Wikipedia article
'The Trouble with Spies' is a 1987 film directed by Burt Kennedy. A spy spoof comedy, it stars Donald Sutherland and Ned Beatty.
The film was shot in 1984, but not released until three years later. It features veteran actress Ruth Gordon's final performances. It was also the final film of Suzanne Danielle.
Plot
When secret agent George Trent goes missing, spy agency chief Angus sends inept colleague Appleton Porter to the isle of Ibiza to find out why.
Appleton meets a number of guests in Mona Lewis's hotel who were familiar with Trent, but none has a clue what became of him. Appleton himself is totally clueless, nearly being killed a number of times but surviving mainly due to pure dumb luck.
Cast
*Donald Sutherland as Appleton Porter
*Ned Beatty as Harry Lewis
*Ruth Gordon as Mrs. Arkwright
*Lucy Gutteridge as Mona
*Michael Hordern as Jason Locke
*Suzanne Danielle as Maria Sola
*Robert Morley as Angus
*Gregory Sierra as Captain Sanchez
Home media
After limited theatrical release HBO Video issued 'The Trouble With Spies' on VHS. It was never released on DVD or Blu-ray.
References
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