Breach(2007)
“How one man betrayed the security of a nation.”
Overview
Eric O'Neill, a low-level surveillance expert with the FBI, believes he is accomplishing his dream of becoming a full-fledged agent, with his unexpected promotion and assignment to clerk for Robert Hanssen, a renowned senior agent with 25 years in the FBI. However, he soon learns the reason for his promotion is to gain Hanssen's trust and find proof that he is a traitor to the country. Determined to draw the suspected double-agent out of deep cover, O'Neill finds himself in a lethal game of spy vs. spy, where nothing is as it seems.
Director
Billy Ray
Studio
Universal Pictures
Budget
$23M
Revenue
$41M
Cast
Chris Cooper
as Robert Hanssen
Ryan Phillippe
as Eric O'Neill
Laura Linney
as Kate Burroughs
Caroline Dhavernas
as Juliana O'Neill
Gary Cole
as Rich Garces
Dennis Haysbert
as Dean Plesac
Kathleen Quinlan
as Bonnie Hanssen
Bruce Davison
as John O'Neill
Jonathan Watton
as Geddes
Tom Barnett
as Jim Olsen
Jonathan Potts
as D.I.A. Suit
David Huband
as Photographer
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2007
Runtime
1h 50m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$23M
Box Office
$41M
Production Companies
Universal Pictures • Sidney Kimmel Entertainment • Outlaw Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Breach?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Breach (2007).
What is Breach about?▼
Eric O'Neill, a low-level surveillance expert with the FBI, believes he is accomplishing his dream of becoming a full-fledged agent, with his unexpected promotion and assignment to clerk for Robert Hanssen, a renowned senior agent with 25 years in the FBI. However, he soon learns the reason for his promotion is to gain Hanssen's trust and find proof that he is a traitor to the country. Determined to draw the suspected double-agent out of deep cover, O'Neill finds himself in a lethal game of spy vs. spy, where nothing is as it seems.
Who directed Breach?▼
Breach was directed by Billy Ray and released in 2007. It is a drama, thriller, crime, history film.
How long is Breach?▼
Breach has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
Who stars in Breach?▼
The cast of Breach includes Chris Cooper as Robert Hanssen, Ryan Phillippe as Eric O'Neill, Laura Linney as Kate Burroughs, Caroline Dhavernas as Juliana O'Neill, Gary Cole as Rich Garces and more.
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