The Catcher Was a Spy
Based on the true story of Moe Berg
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A historical espionage thriller about a man living multiple hidden identities—athlete, spy, closeted gay—during WWII, balancing intrigue with the melancholy of compartmentalized life.
Former major league baseball player Moe Berg lives a double life working for the Office of Strategic Services in World War II Europe.
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