Summary
- The Man from U.N.C.L.E. features a star-studded cast including Henry Cavill and Elizabeth Debicki in a spy thriller set in the 1960s.
- The movie follows American spy Napoleon Solo as he teams up with a Russian agent and a German woman to stop a nuclear weapon threat.
- The film is visually stunning, thrilling, and humorous, capturing the essence of the original TV series with a brand-new cast.
2015's The Man from U.N.C.L.E featured a host of major stars, including The Witcher's Henry Cavill in the leading role and The Crown's Elizabeth Debicki as the scheming villain. The Man from U.N.C.L.E. is a reboot of the 1964 show of the same name. Running from 1964 to 1968, The Man from U.N.C.L.E. followed spies Napoleon Solo and Ilya Kuryakin as they took on international threats and missions of espionage. Nearly 50 years later, Guy Ritchie's movie revived the popular spy franchise with a brand-new cast of incredible actors.
Like its television predecessor, The Man from U.N.C.L.E follows American spy Napoleon Solo as he travels to Europe to stop a pair of Nazi sympathizers from creating a nuclear weapon. Along the way, Solo teams up with KGB agent Ilya Kuryakin and German citizen, Gaby Teller, whose father is being forced to create the aforementioned nuclear weapon. Though the three often don't see eye-to-eye, and each has a motive and plan of their own, they end up making a solid team. Set against a colorful 1960s European background, the spy movie is eye-catching, thrilling, and funny.
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The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Main Actors | Who They Play |
|---|---|
Henry Cavill | Napoleon Solo |
Armie Hammer | Ilya Kuryakin |
Alicia Vikander | Gaby Teller |
Elizabeth Debicki | Victoria Vinciguerra |
Sylvester Groth | Uncle Rudi |
Christian Berkel | Udo Teller |
Luca Calvani | Alexander Vinciguerra |
Misha Kuznetsov | Oleg |
Jared Harris | Adrian Sanders |
Hugh Grant | Alexander Waverly |
Henry Cavill As Napoleon Solo
Date of Birth: May 5, 1983
- Active since: 2001
Actor: Henry Cavill was born in Saint Helier, Jersey. His first on-screen role came in 2001 in a film called Laguna. Soon after that, he snatched up a role in 2002's The Count of Monte Cristo. Cavill's breakout role came in 2007 when he took on a leading role as Charles Brandon in The Tudors. From there, Cavill's career reached new heights as he became the next actor to play Superman. Since then, Cavill has been the face of various major franchises, including The Witcher's first three seasons. He continues to be a sought-after star.
Notable Movies & TV Shows:
Henry Cavill's Notable Roles | Who He Played |
|---|---|
The Count of Monte Cristo | Albert Mondego |
The Tudors | Charles Brandon |
Man of Steel, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Justice League | Clark Kent / Superman |
The Witcher | Geralt of Rivia |
Enola Holmes | Sherlock Holmes |
Character: Henry Cavill plays Napoleon Solo in The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Solo is a cunning and sharp American CIA agent. He is clean-cut, logistical, and likes to play by his own rules. However, throughout the movie, he learns how to do the unexpected to win.
Henry Cavill is slated to star in a reboot of the fantasy franchise, Highlander.
Armie Hammer As Ilya Kuryakin
Date of Birth: August 28, 1986
- Active since: 2005
Actor: Armie Hammer was born in Santa Monica, California. He started his career taking on various guest roles in television series such as Arrested Development, Veronica Mars, and Gossip Girl. His role as Billy Graham in Billy: The Early Years earned him some early praise. However, it was his role as the Winklevoss twins in The Social Network that boosted Hammer to fame. The actor took on notable roles in Call Me By Your Name and Sorry to Bother You. Since 2022, Hammer has stopped acting following allegations and controversies.
Notable Movies & TV Shows:
Armie Hammer's Notable Roles | Who He Played |
|---|---|
Billy: The Early Years | Billy Graham |
The Social Network | Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss |
Call Me By Your Name | Oliver |
Sorry to Bother You | Steve Lift |
Death on the Nile | Simon Doyle |
Character: Armie Hammer plays Ilya Kuryakin in The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Kuryakin is a Russian spy who is a man of very few words. Like Solo, he also enjoys attacking missions in his unique way. Yet, he can't help but let down his walls for both Solo and Gaby Teller.
Alicia Vikander As Gaby Teller
Date of Birth: October 3, 1988
- Active since: 2002
Actor: Alicia Vikander was born in Gothenburg, Sweden. Her career as a performer began when she was a child in the Gothenburg Opera, where she appeared in several musicals. She appeared in a Swedish television series from 2008 to 2010. However, Vikander's introduction to feature films came in 2010 when she starred in the Swedish film, Pure. Vikander's career took off in America around 2014 when she appeared in many films, including The Danish Girl, Testament of Youth, and the Alex Garland movie, Ex Machina. She also played Lara Croft in 2018's Tomb Raider reboot.
Notable Movies & TV Shows:
Alicia Vikander's Notable Roles | Who She Played |
|---|---|
Pure | Katarina |
Anna Karenina | Kitty |
Testament of Youth | Vera Brittain |
Ex Machina | Ava |
The Danish Girl | Gerda Wegener |
Character: Alicia Vikander plays Gaby Teller in The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Gaby is an intelligent, stubborn, and opinionated young woman. She has a soft spot for her father, yet won't hesitate to fight against anyone who gets in the way of what she wants. Despite her sweet appearance, Gaby proves to her peers that she will not be overlooked or underestimated.
Elizabeth Debicki As Victoria Vinciguerra
Date of Birth: August 24, 1990
- Active since: 2010
Actor: Elizabeth Debicki was born in Paris, France, though she grew up in Melbourne, Australia. She made her feature film debut in 2011 when she appeared in A Few Best Men. Her breakout came soon after when she starred as Jordan Baker in 2013's The Great Gatsby. After taking on smaller roles, Debicki had a second breakthrough in 2017 when she appeared in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. She recently played Princess Diana in The Crown and also starred in Christopher Nolan's Tenet.
Notable Movies & TV Shows:
Elizabeth Debicki's Notable Roles | Who She Played |
|---|---|
The Great Gatsby | Jordan Baker |
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 | Ayesha |
The Cloverfield Paradox | Mina Jensen |
Tenet | Catherine Barton |
The Crown | Princess Diana |
Character: Elizabeth Debicki plays Victoria Vinciguerra in The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Though she and her husband are the villains of the spy thriller, Victoria is the head of their evil operation. She manages to outwit and outplay Solo and Kuryakin. However, her scheming doesn't always turn out for the best.
Elizabeth Debicki's most recent role was as cold film director Elizabeth Bender in Ti West's MaXXXine.
The Man From U.N.C.L.E. Supporting Cast & Characters
Sylvester Groth as Uncle Rudi: Sylvester Groth plays Gaby's Uncle Rudi in The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Groth has previously earned acclaim for his roles in Inglourious Basterds, Sense8, and the German sci-fi hit, Dark.
Christian Berkel as Udo Teller: Christian Berkel plays Gaby's father, Udo Teller, in The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Berkel has had a notable career in German film and television. However, he is best known in America for projects such as Inglourious Basterds and Valkyrie.
Luca Calvani as Alexander Vinciguerra: Luca Calvani plays villain Alexander Vinciguerra in The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Calvani's most popular films and shows in the U.S. include Sex and the City, As the World Turns, and The Bold and the Beautiful.
Misha Kuznetsov as Oleg: Misha Kuznetsov plays Oleg in The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Kuznetsov has had appearances on many popular television series. However, his best-known roles have been in projects like 25th Hour and 666 Park Avenue.
Jared Harris as Adrian Sanders: Jared Harris plays Adrian Sanders in The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Harris has enjoyed various parts in notable television series, including Mad Men, The Crown, Fringe, The Expanse, and Chernobyl.
Hugh Grant as Alexander Waverly: Hugh Grant plays MI6 officer Alexander Waverly in The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Grant is an immensely famous British actor. His best-known movies include Four Weddings and a Funeral, Love Actually, About a Boy, Bridget Jones Diary, and Notting Hill.
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.
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Based on the television series of the same name, The Man From U.N.C.L.E. is directed by Guy Ritchie and stars Henry Cavill and Armie Hammer. Set during the height of the Cold War, the film follows a CIA operative and a KGB agent who are forced to work together to stop an international criminal conspiracy. Alicia Vikander, Elizabeth Debicki, and Hugh Grant star alongside Cavill and Hammer.
- Director
- Guy Ritchie
- Release Date
- August 14, 2015
- Writers
- Lionel Wigram , Guy Ritchie
- Cast
- Hugh Grant , Jared Harris , Armie Hammer , Henry Cavill , Alicia Vikander
- Runtime
- 116minutes
