Synopsis: A dramatic thriller set against the backdrop of a series of historic events, Bridge of Spies is "absolutely brilliant and totally riveting" (Bill Zwecker, Chicago Dun-Times). James Donovan (Tom Hanks) is a Brooklyn lawyer who finds himself thrust into the center of the Cold War when the CIA sends him on a nearly impossible mission to negotiate the release of a captured American U-2 pilot. High stakes and suspense power a story that captures the essence of a man who risked everything, vividly bringing his personal journey to life.
A Case Of The Cold War: ""Bridge Of Spies""- Delve deeper into the film's characters and the real-life people on whom they're based, and discover why the history behind ""Bridge Of Spies"" still resonates today.
U-2 Spy Plane - Witness the making of the spectacular U-2 plane crash sequence, with archival voice-over by U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers and a cameo by his son, Francis Gary Powers Jr.
Berlin 1961: Re-creating The Divide - Experience the Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie and Frederic Pryor's arrest through a mix of archival imagery, behind-the-scenes moments and firsthand accounts.
Spy Swap: Looking Back On The Final Act - Relive a page of Cold War history on the Gilenicke Bridge while shooting the historic exchange of Soviet spy Rudolf Abel and U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers.