Agent of Influence
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June 30, 2002
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Thriller
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.
Featured Crew
Michel Poulette
Director
Allen Smith
Director of Photography
Ian Adams
Writer
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Cast
Christopher Plummer
John Watkins
Marina Orsini
Diane Fletcher
Ted Whittall
Robert Madison
Shaun Johnston
David Present
Kurtis Sanheim
Sean Fitzpatrick