Covert Action (1978)
1h 40m
Running Time
March 3, 1978Release Date
Plot.
Janssen plays an ex-CIA agent who has become an author, writing both non-fiction exposes (Phillip Agee was in the news at this time) and fiction spy novels. The CIA is on his case, in the person of Arthur Kennedy, CIA chief in Athens, where Janssen is staying. Janssen is pursuing a case that interests him, while dodging the traps set for him by Kennedy and trying to help Maurizio Merli, a former colleague with personal problems.
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Cast & Crew.
Arthur Kennedy
CIA Chief of Station, Athens
David Janssen
Lester Horton
Corinne Cléry
Anna Florio
Maurizio Merli
John Florio
Ivan Rassimov
Maxwell's Man
Giacomo Rossi Stuart
Grant
Romolo Guerrieri
Director
Philippe Leroy
Greek Inspector
Media.
Details.
Release DateMarch 3, 1978
Original NameSono stato un agente C.I.A.
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 40m
Content RatingR
Filming LocationsGreece
Genres
Wiki.
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.