Tom Hanksscreen performanceTom Hanks plays James B. Donovan in Bridge of Spies.
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FILM POSTER · Bridge of SpiesBridge of Spies (2015)
James B. Donovan
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James B. Donovan appears in Bridge of Spies (2015), portrayed by Tom Hanks. This page focuses on that specific screen performance and the movie around it.
Film guide · 1 film · 2015 · 1 performerTHE MOVIE
James B. Donovan on screen
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Film guide · 1 film · 2015Main sequence runtime: 2h 21m
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THE PERFORMANCE
Who plays James B. Donovan?
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Tom Hanksscreen performanceWHY THE CHARACTER WORKS
What defines James B. Donovan
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James B. Donovan and Mary Donovan both appear in Bridge of Spies.
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James B. Donovan and Rudolf Abel both appear in Bridge of Spies.
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James B. Donovan and Thomas Watters Jr. both appear in Bridge of Spies.
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James B. Donovan and Wolfgang Vogel both appear in Bridge of Spies.
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