What is the plot of The Falcon and the Snowman?
After his father (Pat Hingle) finds him a job at the CIA, Christopher Boyce (Timothy Hutton) discovers the less reputable side of the American government through handling classified documents. As he grows increasingly disillusioned, Boyce decides to sell the information to the Russians in an act of defiance. A drug-addicted friend of Boyce’s, Daulton Lee (Sean Penn), becomes involved in the plot and acts as a middleman between Boyce and the Soviets, but the erratic Lee fails to cover his tracks.
The Falcon and the Snowman/Film synopsis
What Is The Falcon and the Snowman based on?
: A True Story of Friendship and Espionage
The screenplay by Steven Zaillian is based on the 1979 book The Falcon and the Snowman: A True Story of Friendship and Espionage by Robert Lindsey, and tells the true story of two young American men, Christopher Boyce (Timothy Hutton) and Andrew Daulton Lee (Sean Penn), who sold US security secrets to the Soviet Union.
Who are the real Falcon and Snowman?
Christopher John Boyce
| Christopher John Boyce | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Anthony Edward Lester |
| Employer | TRW |
| Known for | Espionage |
| Notable work | American Sons: The Untold Story of The Falcon and The Snowman |
When was the Falcon and the Snowman made?
January 25, 1985 (USA)
The Falcon and the Snowman/Release date
Is the Falcon and the Snowman based on a true story?
The screenplay by Steven Zaillian is based on the 1979 book The Falcon and the Snowman: A True Story of Friendship and Espionage by Robert Lindsey, and tells the true story of two young American men, Christopher Boyce (Timothy Hutton) and Andrew Daulton Lee (Sean Penn), who sold US security secrets to the Soviet Union.
What happens at the end of the Falcon and the Snowman?
Chris admits he was wrong, that the Russians are just as paranoid and manipulative as the U.S. Daulton tells Christopher he agrees; he’s finished and he’ll do jail time for his crimes if he has to. He says its too dangerous for Christopher to make the drop and travels to Mexico on his own.
Who was Daulton Lee in the Falcon and the Snowman?
Hutton and Penn are stupendous in their roles as childhood friends turned Soviet spies. Penn in particular is brilliant as hapless drug dealer Daulton Lee. What you have here is a true thriller/drama. There is no eye candy to speak of, but the story is so compelling and the acting so superb that (hopefully) most people wouldn’t miss it.
Are there any songs in the Falcon and the Snowman?
Daulton Lee : He who dies with the most toys wins. Due to music licensing issues, most modern home video and streaming releases of the film remove almost all of the pop songs. Only the David Bowie song over the end credits and “All Right Now” by Free remain in this version of the film.
