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Sofia

1948 · 82 min · Thriller

A former American spy is enlisted to smuggle two atomic scientists out from behind the Iron Curtain, a perilous mission that runs through Cold War Bulgaria. A postwar espionage thriller.

Why it’s here

An American Cold War thriller set in Bulgaria's capital.

Runtime
82 min
Genre
Thriller · Drama
Mood
tense · thoughtful · dark
Entry
easy entry
Best for
first visit · shorter watch · film history

Content notes: war or political violence · violence or threat Non-exhaustive

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