Operation Avalanche Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Nov. 13, 2016

Operation Avalanche

Release Date: Friday, September 16, 2016 Limited

The suspenseful thriller about two CIA agents undercover at NASA who discover a massive cover-up.

Director: Matt Johnson

Starring: Matt Johnson • Owen Williams • Josh Boles

R Suspense 1 hr, 33 m

2.6 / 5.0

63% WILL SEE 37% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: In 1967, during the height of the Cold War, two young CIA agents (Matt Johnson and Owen Williams) go undercover at NASA to investigate a possible Russian mole. In disguise as documentary filmmakers, they tap phones and break into offices while purporting to learn more about the Apollo project. But when they end up uncovering a shocking NASA secret - and a major government cover-up - they decide to embark on a new mission that may put their own lives at risk.

Suspense Thriller

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Who stars in Operation Avalanche – Cast List

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Matt Johnson
Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie, Matt and Mara
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Owen Williams
Ghosts of Red Ridge, The Dirties
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Josh Boles
The Dirties

Who is making Operation Avalanche – Crew List

A look at Operation Avalanche behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Matt Johnson last helmed BlackBerry. The film's writer Matt Johnson last penned Afterburn and BlackBerry.

Director: Matt Johnson
Screenwriters: Matt Johnson
Josh Boles

Studio: Lionsgate Premiere
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the Operation Avalanche

Key Facts

Lionsgate Premiere presents an XYZ Films production, in association with Zapruder Films and Resolute Films and Entertainment.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jul 2016

Completed

Changed Operation Avalanche movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for language including a brief sexual reference
Runtime: 1 hr, 33 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Operation Avalanche Trailers and Clips

Operation Avalanche

Theatrical Trailer

Operation Avalanche Release Date: When was the film released?

Operation Avalanche was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, September 16 , 2016. There were 15 15 other movies released on the same date, including Snowden, Bridget Jones's Baby and Blair Witch. As a limited release, Operation Avalanche was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.