The Double 2011
"Keep your enemies close"
In *The Double (2011)*, a chilling assassination of a U.S. senator—carrying the unmistakable mark of the infamous Soviet hitman 'Cassius'—drags retired CIA operative Paul Shepherdson back into the shadows of his past.
Director: Michael Brandt
Cast
Richard Gere
Paul Shepherdson
Topher Grace
Ben Geary
Martin Sheen
Tom Highland
Tamer Hassan
Bozlovski
Stephen Moyer
Brutus
Christopher Rodriguez Marquette
Oliver
Odette Annable
Natalie Geary
Stana Katic
Amber
Yuriy Sardarov
Leo
Jeffrey Pierce
Agent Weaver
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Double (2011) about?
*The Double* follows a retired CIA operative, Paul Shepherdson, who's pulled back into action when a senator's murder bears the signature of a long-dead Soviet assassin, Cassius. Forced to team up with an ambitious FBI agent who idolizes his past work, Shepherdson races against time to uncover whether his nemesis has truly returned—or if the shadows of his career's failures still haunt him.
Who directed The Double?
Michael Brandt directed *The Double*, bringing a sharp, atmospheric edge to this crime-thriller.
Who stars in The Double?
The film features Richard Gere as Paul Shepherdson, Topher Grace as Ben Geary, and Martin Sheen in pivotal roles, with supporting turns from Stephen Moyer and Tamer Hassan.
Is The Double (2011) worth watching?
*The Double* delivers a solid blend of action and drama, fueled by Gere's commanding presence and Grace's compelling chemistry. While it doesn't reinvent the spy genre, its tight pacing and themes of obsession make it a satisfying watch for fans of crime thrillers—especially those who enjoy morally complex narratives.
How long is The Double?
The Double runs for 98 minutes.
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About The Double (2011) — A CIA veteran's final hunt for a ghost
In *The Double (2011)*, a chilling assassination of a U.S. senator—carrying the unmistakable mark of the infamous Soviet hitman 'Cassius'—drags retired CIA operative Paul Shepherdson back into the shadows of his past. Teamed with ambitious FBI agent Ben Geary, Shepherdson must confront his darkest obsession: the belief that Cassius, the ghost he spent a career hunting, might still be alive. Directed by Michael Brandt, this gripping action-drama weaves a tense cat-and-mouse chase through betrayal, old wounds, and the blurred lines between justice and vengeance.
As Shepherdson and Geary navigate a web of deceit spanning continents, the film crackles with sharp dialogue and relentless suspense, anchored by powerhouse performances from Richard Gere and Topher Grace. With its moody atmosphere and layered themes of legacy and redemption, *The Double* offers a pulse-pounding ride for fans of crime thrillers who crave a story where no one—not even the heroes—is entirely clean.
