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The Courier

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Original title

The Courier aka

AKA

Ironbark

Year

2020

Country

United Kingdom

Director

Dominic Cooke

Screenwriter

Tom O'Connor

Music

Abel Korzeniowski

Cinematography

Sean Bobbitt

Cast

Producer

42, SunnyMarch

Genre

Drama | Cold War. Spy Film. Based On A True Story

Synopsis / Plot

The true story of a British businessman unwittingly recruited into one of the greatest international conflicts in history. Forming an unlikely partnership with a Soviet officer hoping to prevent a nuclear confrontation, the two men work together to provide the crucial intelligence used to defuse the Cuban Missile

Critics' reviews

"[A] solid, if dull-by-definition espionage story (...) Ironbark’s” hook is the fact that it’s based on true events"

Peter Debruge: Variety
"It’s the perfect movie for anyone who watched 'Bridge of Spies' and thought: “If only that had been 30 minutes shorter, a bit less artful, and a lot more British"

David Ehrlich: IndieWire
"A likable but slow-building espionage tale (...) Though it never transforms into a grade-A spy thriller, the film boasts action that's briefly quite involving."

John DeFore: The Hollywood Reporter
"Benedict Cumberbatch heats up solid Cold War drama. The star turns in his most convincing performance for years (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)"

Benjamin Lee: The Guardian
"'Ironbark' has a ripping story to tell, but not always the most gripping way to tell it (...) [It] feels like a bit of a missed opportunity"

Tim Grierson: Screendaily

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