Sidney Reilly, Ukrainian-born secret agent, spied against Russia for various countries. Film chronicles his life from Odesa to New York, depicting espionage exploits. Inspired James Bond character.
The astonishing true story of Sidney Reilly, the Ukrainian-born secret agent and model for James Bond who spied against Russia for more countries than most people visit in a lifetime. Follow the definitive biography of the most enigmatic, dangerous, and influential spy in history as he plays a deadly game against Russia from his native Odesa to New York. Featuring award-winning author and foreign correspondent Stephen Kinzer as well as Reilly biographer and acclaimed intelligence historian Richard B. Spence.—Andrew Wallerstein