The Angel (2018 film)
The Angel is a 2018 Israeli-American spy thriller film directed by Ariel Vromen and written by David Arata. The film is based on the non-fiction book The Angel: The Egyptian Spy Who Saved Israel by Uri Bar-Joseph. It stars Marwan Kenzari, Toby Kebbell, Sasson Gabai, and Hannah Ware.
Plot[edit | edit source]
The film tells the story of Ashraf Marwan, an Egyptian official who became a spy for Israel during the Yom Kippur War. Marwan, who was the son-in-law of Gamal Abdel Nasser, the second President of Egypt, provided crucial intelligence to the Mossad, the national intelligence agency of Israel. His information is credited with helping Israel prepare for the Yom Kippur War and ultimately saving many lives.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Marwan Kenzari as Ashraf Marwan
- Toby Kebbell as Danny Ben Aroya
- Sasson Gabai as Gamal Abdel Nasser
- Hannah Ware as Diana Ellis
- Waleed Zuaiter as Anwar Sadat
- Maisa Abd Elhadi as Mona Marwan
- Ori Pfeffer as Zvi Zamir
Production[edit | edit source]
The film was produced by Netflix and released on the platform on September 14, 2018. The screenplay was adapted by David Arata, known for his work on Children of Men. The film was shot in various locations, including London, Morocco, and Bulgaria.
Reception[edit | edit source]
The Angel received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised the performances, particularly that of Marwan Kenzari, while others felt the film did not fully capture the complexity of the real-life events. The film holds a rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a score on Metacritic.
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