The Double

A retired CIA operative is brought back into service to investigate the murder of a US senator. The crime features the specific signature of a Soviet assassin known as Cassius, a man the veteran agent spent his career pursuing and believes is dead. To solve the case, he must partner with a young FBI agent who has studied the history of Cassius and is convinced the killer has returned.

Directed by Michael Brandt, this action drama stars Richard Gere and Topher Grace, with Martin Sheen in a supporting role. The production was a collaboration between several companies, including Hyde Park Films and Industry Entertainment.

The film had a budget of 17 million USD but earned 5 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception was mixed, with a rating of 5.9/10 on IMDb based on 33,000 votes and 5.8/10 on TMDB from 735 votes. These scores are higher than the rating from film critics, which stands at 4.1/10 based on 49 reviews.