The Angel
Egyptian spy saves world during Yom Kippur War
About The Angel
Released: 2018
Platform: Netflix
Rating: TV-MA
Run time: 1h 54m
Cast
Marwan Kenzari, Hannah Ware, Toby Kebbell, Waleed Zuaiter, Maisa Abd Elhadi, Sasson Gabai, Mickey Leon, Ori Pfeffer, Slimane Dazi
About The Angel
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- About- Making / Production
- Actors
- Trivia / Interesting Facts
- Awards
- Quotes
- Music
- Soundtrack
About
The Angel is a biographical drama series that premiered in 2018. The show follows the true story of Ashraf Marwan, an Egyptian billionaire and special advisor to the President of Egypt, who also acted as a spy for the Israeli Mossad.
Making / Production
The series was created by showrunner Ariel Vromen and is based on Uri Bar-Joseph's book, "The Angel: The Egyptian Spy Who Saved Israel." The production team worked tirelessly to recreate the tension and intrigue of the real-life events.
Actors
- Sacha Baron Cohen - Ashraf Marwan
- Hadar Ratzon Rotem - Diana Marwan
- Yael Eitan - Gladys Marwan
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- Some scenes were filmed on location in Egypt to add authenticity to the storytelling.
- The show received praise for its attention to detail in depicting the political landscape of the time.
Awards
The Angel received critical acclaim, although it did not win any major awards.
Quotes
- "Sometimes the only way to fight the darkness is to light a candle." - Ashraf Marwan
- "In the world of espionage, trust is a luxury few can afford." - Mossad Agent
Music
The show's music was composed by Haim Bouzaglo, who expertly crafted a score that underscored the tension and drama of the series.
Soundtrack
- Theme Song: "The Spy" by Shigeru Umebayashi
- "Desert Mirage" - instrumental piece conveying mystery and intrigue
About The Angel
The Angel is a thrilling spy drama based on the life of Ashraf Marwan, who was Egypt's envoy to Israel and a CIA operative.
