Bridge of Spies (2015)

Ceremony Year: 2016Category: Best Original ScreenplayReleased: 2015

Nominated Talent & Credits

Matt Charman— Written by Matt Charman and Ethan Coen & Joel Coen

Ethan Coen— Written by Matt Charman and Ethan Coen & Joel Coen

Joel Coen— Written by Matt Charman and Ethan Coen & Joel Coen

Synopsis / Overview

During the Cold War, the Soviet Union captures U.S. pilot Francis Gary Powers after shooting down his U-2 spy plane. Sentenced to 10 years in prison, Powers' only hope is New York lawyer James Donovan, recruited by a CIA operative to negotiate his release. Donovan boards a plane to Berlin, hoping to win the young man's freedom through a prisoner exchange. If all goes well, the Russians would get Rudolf Abel, the convicted spy who Donovan defended in court.

Historical Academy Record

WRITING (Original Screenplay) — 88th Academy Awards (2016)

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