Award Winning 'The Impossible Spy' Revisits 1967 Six-Day War

When exploring the long-time volatile relationship between Israeli and the Arab Nations, it is necessary to acknowledge a momentous event in history that began 43 years ago. After years of numerous border clashes with its Egypt and Syria neighbors, Israel finally responded on June 5, 1067 in what would be day one of the Six-Day War, launching simultaneous attacks against the opposing Arab coalition. By the time the war ended with a United Nations cease-fire that took effect on June 11, Israel had more than doubled its size. The results of the Six-Day War continue to affect the politics of the region til this day. A crucial subplot to the war is chronicled in the award winning, critically acclaimed Janson Media feature length suspense-drama The Impossible Spy (1 x 96') starring John Shea. Based on a true story, Shea stars as Elie Cohen, Israel"s real-life James Bond who had amazing success spying in Syria in the 1960s which helped Israel win the June 1967 Six-Day War.

Based on the true story of Elie Cohen, Israel"s national hero, whose daring mission took him from Argentina to Damascus where he successfully entered the upper echelons of the Syrian government. The secrets he obtained became crucial in Israel"s victory in the 1967 Six-Day War. A portrait of spies and spying that is as chilling as it is compelling, and as riveting as any James Bond adventure. The legendary Elie Cohen was persuaded to become a secret agent and ended up leading a double life — as a mild-mannered husband and father in Israel, and as a wealthy businessman who infiltrated the highest levels of the Syrian government.

John Shea (&'Missing,&' &'Lois & Clark,&' &'Baby M&') delivers a riveting performance as Elie Cohen whose mission took him from Argentina, where he established a new identity as a wealthy Syrian businessman, to Damascus. Risking his life at every turn, Cohen"s guile and fluency in Arabic enables him to climb to the upper echelons of the Syrian government and gain access to the most vital secrets of the enemy"s military machine. This top-secret information, which he related to Israeli intelligence, became a crucial element in Israel"s victory in the 1967 Six-Day War.

Eli Wallach (&'Baby Doll,&' &'The Misfits,&' &'Tough Guys&') co-stars in this explosive account of intrigue and espionage in the volatile Middle East. 2005 was the 40th anniversary year of Elie Cohen"s death (May 18, 1965) June 5-11, 2007 will be the 40th Anniversary of The Six-Day War-for which Elie Cohen"s mission was substantially responsible for the quick victory.