The Bridge of Spies

"The Bridge of Spies" is a historical drama based on the 1960 U-2 incident during the Cold War. It tells the story of how lawyer James B. Donovan negotiated the release of Soviet spy Rudolf Abel in exchange for an American pilot, Francis Gary Powers, who was shot down over the USSR. Set against tense geopolitical tensions, the film highlights diplomacy, trust, and the complex negotiations required to resolve espionage conflicts between the United States and the Soviet Union. It underscores the fragile balance of diplomacy during a time of international rivalry.