The Man Nobody Knew: In Search of My Father, CIA Spymaster William Colby (2011)

Name: The Man Nobody Knew: In Search of My Father, CIA Spymaster William Colby
Genre: Drama, Documentary, History
Released: 2011
Duration: 104 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: William Colby, Zbigniew Brzezinski, Seymour Hersh, Donald Rumsfeld, George H. W. Bush

1h 44m United States of America

Drama Documentary History

Plot

Carl Colby delves into the complex life of his father, William Colby, a controversial figure who served as CIA Director during turbulent times. Through personal anecdotes from his mother and historical context, the documentary uncovers Colby's role in significant covert operations and his steadfast commitment to his principles. Despite being tasked with shielding the Agency’s misdeeds from Congress during the Nixon era, Colby chose integrity over allegiance. This film provides an intimate portrait of a man caught between duty and moral conviction, shedding light on the personal sacrifices behind a life steeped in secrecy.

Cast

William Colby Zbigniew Brzezinski Seymour Hersh Donald Rumsfeld George H. W. Bush John F. Kennedy Robert F. Kennedy Henry Kissinger Henry Cabot Lodge Robert McNamara Pope Pius XII Richard Nixon Ronald Reagan Nelson Rockefeller Dean Rusk