''The Spy Machine'' is a UK documentary special about the work of the Mossad, written and narrated by Gordon Thomas. It was made by

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and Israfilm and first broadcast by

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in May 1998. The producer/director was Per-Eric Hawthorne.

Reception

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'' described the film: ...and also wrote: The ''

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'' said this was the first time ever that Rafael "Rafi" Eitan, legendary first director of operations, was captured on film and went on to claim The newspaper quoted

executive David Lloyd:

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Spy Machine Channel 4 original programming 1998 television specials Works about the Mossad British television documentaries