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OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies

OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies

Crime · Action · Adventure · 2006

Set in 1955, French secret agent Hubert Bonisseur de La Bath/OSS 117 is sent to Cairo to investigate the disappearance of his best friend and fellow spy Jack Jefferson, only to stumble into a web of international intrigue.

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OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies

2006 Crime · Action · Adventure 1h 39m

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7.2 / 10

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Set in 1955, French secret agent Hubert Bonisseur de La Bath/OSS 117 is sent to Cairo to investigate the disappearance of his best friend and fellow spy Jack Jefferson, only to stumble into a web of international intrigue.

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Directed by

Michel Hazanavicius

Jean Dujardin

Jean Dujardin

Hubert Bonisseur de La Bath, alias OSS 117

Bérénice Bejo

Bérénice Bejo

Larmina El Akmar Betouche

Aure Atika

Aure Atika

La princesse Al Tarouk

Philippe Lefebvre

Philippe Lefebvre

Jack Jefferson

Konstantin Aleksandrov

Konstantin Aleksandrov

Setine

Saïd Amadis

Saïd Amadis

Le ministre égyptien

Laurent Bateau

Laurent Bateau

Gardenborough

Court is in session

Put OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.