Spy movies have proven extremely popular, and many have led to long-running series. Many of the movies have been based on stories written by actual espionage agents, adding credibility to the films. Through discussion and film clips, we'll go undercover with fictional characters including James Bond, Jason Bourne, Ethan Hunt, and George Smiley penned by John le Carré, Ian Fleming, Robert Ludlum, Graham Greene, and others.

Moderator: Doug Iden is a big fan of movies and theatrical musicals with an extensive collection of films and original Broadway scores. He has taught classes on Broadway and film at OLLI for many years. He has received OLLI's Stephen Appel Award for excellence in teaching.