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ACTION . 1976 . 1h 28m . 5.2/10

The Sell Out_

"Buying... selling... and zapping your friends... It's all part of the game."

This action drama centers on a former CIA operative who grudgingly rejoins the spy game due to the machinations of his one-time student - a screw up who goes to work for the Soviets. As his job drags him deeper into a dangerous and under-handed world, the student wants out of the agency and oout of the U.S.S.R. But the man's choices have made him a target and now both the United States and Russia want him dead, sending their mos able hit men to do it.

Starring Oliver Reed, Richard Widmark, Gayle Hunnicutt
5.2/10
Rating
1h 28m
Runtime
1976
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Buying... selling... and zapping your friends... It's all part of the game.

This action drama centers on a former CIA operative who grudgingly rejoins the spy game due to the machinations of his one-time student - a screw up who goes to work for the Soviets. As his job drags him deeper into a dangerous and under-handed world, the student wants out of the agency and oout of the U.S.S.R. But the man's choices have made him a target and now both the United States and Russia want him dead, sending their mos able hit men to do it.

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Cast
Oliver Reed stars as Gabriel Lee in The Sell Out.
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Year context
The Sell Out was released 50 years ago in 1976.
Overview
This action drama centers on a former CIA operative who grudgingly rejoins the spy game due to the machinations of his one-time student - a screw up who goes...
The Sell Out is a Action film with a runtime of 1h 28m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
88 min (1h 28m)
Country
Rating
5.2/10 (9 votes)

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What is The Sell Out about?
This action drama centers on a former CIA operative who grudgingly rejoins the spy game due to the machinations of his one-time student - a screw up who goes to work for the Soviets. As his job drags him deeper into a dangerous and under-handed world, the student wants out of the agency and oout of the U.S.S.R. But the man's choices have made him a target and now both the United States and Russia want him dead, sending their mos able hit men to do it.
How long is The Sell Out?
The Sell Out has a runtime of 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Who stars in The Sell Out?
The cast of The Sell Out includes Oliver Reed, Richard Widmark, Gayle Hunnicutt, Sam Wanamaker, Shmuel Rodensky.
What is the rating of The Sell Out?
The Sell Out has a rating of 5.2 out of 10 based on 9 votes on TMDB.

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