'A Call To Spy': Release date, plot, cast, trailer and all you need to know about the WWII espionage thriller
Bollywood actress Radhika Apte who was recently a part of the hit series 'Sacred Games' is set to make her film debut in Hollywood with 'A Call To Spy'. Apte is set to play the role of a British spy of Indian descent who was the first female wireless operator to be sent to help in the French Resistance. Here is what we know of the upcoming spy film coming to theaters and Vod this year.
Release date
'A Call To Spy' releases on October 2, 2020.
Plot
The synopsis reads: "As Great Britain’s forces were stretched thin during World War II, Winston Churchill’s Special Operations Executive (SOE) began to enlist women as spies. Their daunting mission: conduct sabotage and build a resistance. Spymistress Vera Atkins, later the inspiration for Ian Fleming’s Miss Moneypenny in the James Bond franchise, was the chief recruiter for this secret army. Atkins selected two unusual candidates: Virginia Hall, an American journalist from Baltimore hampered by a wooden leg, and Noor Inayat Khan, a wireless officer of Indian descent and an avowed pacifist. Together, they worked to undermine the Nazi regime in France. The courage, sacrifices, and grit of these three women helped quell the Nazi occupation – and ultimately turned the tide of the war."
The film follows the story that's not been told about these brave women who made countless sacrifices and put their lives in danger to fight for their freedom. Their legacy is what this production focuses on, and is most definitely inspired by true stories. As revealed by the press release, the film draws on SOE, OSS and CIA files.
Cast
Radhika Apte
Apte is known for her roles as Sofie in 'Andhadhun' (2018), Kanchan in 'City of Revenge' (2015), Anjali Mathur in 'Sacred Games' (2018) and Lajjo in 'Parched'. Her recent works include 'Baazaar' (2018), 'Bombairiya' (2019), 'Chithiram Pesuthadi 2' (2019) and 'Raat Akeli Hai' (2020). She has been recognized for her works and has been the recipient of The Vijay Awards, GQ India Awards, Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles, and the International Indian Film Academy.
The rest of the main cast members include Sarah Megan Thomas, Stana Katic, Linus Roache and Rossif Sutherland.
Creators
The film is directed by Lydia Dean Pilcher, produced by Sarah Megan Thomas, written by Sarah Megan Thomas and edited by Paul Tothill.
Trailer
The trailer is an intense one as expected with the torture of war and the desperate attempts to go undetected by the Germans. The actresses shine in their roles as they narrate the untold story of three real World War II heroines who never gave up on their mission.
Where to watch
Catch 'A Call To Spy' in theaters and on VOD on October 2, 2020.
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