Mark Rylancescreen performanceMark Rylance plays Rudolf Abel in Bridge of Spies.
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FILM POSTER · Bridge of SpiesBridge of Spies (2015)
Rudolf Abel
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Rudolf Abel appears in Bridge of Spies (2015), portrayed by Mark Rylance. This page focuses on that specific screen performance and the movie around it.
Film guide · 1 film · 2015 · 1 performerTHE MOVIE
Rudolf Abel on screen
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Film guide · 1 film · 2015Main sequence runtime: 2h 21m
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THE PERFORMANCE
Who plays Rudolf Abel?
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Mark Rylancescreen performanceWHY THE CHARACTER WORKS
What defines Rudolf Abel
Mark Rylance’s performance in Bridge of Spies is the center of this character page. With only one film in the current screen path, the useful comparison is between the character, the performer and the role that film asks them to play—not an invented larger timeline.
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