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The Angel

Movie·2018·Action, Drama, History·1h 54m·6.6 (330)·Directed by Ariel Vromen

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True story of Ashraf Marwan, who was President Nasser's son-in-law and special adviser and confidant to his successor Anwar Sadat - while simultaneously Israeli Intelligence's most precious asset of the 20th century. Based on NYT bestselling book 'The Angel: The Egyptian Spy Who Saved Israel' by Uri Bar-Joseph.

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Marwan KenzariMarwan KenzariAshraf MarwanToby KebbellToby KebbellDanny Ben AroyaHannah WareHannah WareDiana DavisWaleed ZuaiterWaleed ZuaiterGamal Abdel NasserMaisa Abd ElhadiMaisa Abd ElhadiMona MarwanSasson GabaiSasson GabaiAnwar SadatOri PfefferOri PfefferZvi ZamirSlimane DaziSlimane DaziSami Sharaf

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