Beyond the extremes of the American and Soviet Cold War, Canada finds itself caught in the middle. Canadian Ambassador James Watkins, a personal friend of Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson, is suspected by the CIA of working for the Soviets, despite lacking conclusive evidence. The CIA pressures the RCMP to take action against Watkins, but factions within Canadian authority have differing opinions.
Agent of Influence
The movie "Agent of Influence" is based on a true story, inspired by Ian Adams' book of the same name, which tells the tale of intrigue surrounding the mysterious death of John Watkins, a renowned Canadian foreign diplomat.
