Breach
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.
Critics Sentiment
FBI agents arrest Robert Hanssen in the act
O'Neill first encounters Robert Hanssen as his assistant
The revelation of Hanssen's true espionage activities jumps from 6.8 to 8.1, transforming the film from character study to high-stakes thriller
The sentiment builds steadily from a slow opening through Cooper's compelling character work, peaks during the arrest climax, and maintains strength through the emotional finale. Critics consistently praised Cooper's performance while noting the methodical pacing that some found too slow but others found appropriately tense.
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Chris Cooper
Robert Hanssen
Ryan Phillippe
Eric O'Neill
Laura Linney
Kate Burroughs
Caroline Dhavernas
Juliana O'Neill
Gary Cole
Rich Garces
Dennis Haysbert
Dean Plesac
Kathleen Quinlan
Bonnie Hanssen
Bruce Davison
John O'Neill
Jonathan Watton
Geddes
Tom Barnett
Jim Olsen
Jonathan Potts
D.I.A. Suit
David Huband
Photographer
Catherine Burdon
Agent Nece
Scott Gibson
Agent Sherin
Courtenay J. Stevens
Agent Loper
Clare Stone
Lisa Hanssen
Jonathan Keltz
Greg Hanssen
Richard Fitzpatrick
Michael Rochford
Melissa Thomson
Jane
Craig Eldridge
Gene Connors
Crew
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