A fact-based espionage case about CIA Agent Aldrich Ames, who struggles with debt and a lavish lifestyle. Despite his ineptness, he excels at recruiting Soviet double-agents and tracking their movements. As his financial problems worsen, Ames decides to sell minor names to the Soviets, initially lured by the promise of cash. His wife, Rosario, is initially appalled by his betrayal, but eventually becomes complicit in his actions, enjoying the luxuries it brings.
Aldrich Ames: Traitor Within
Based on a true story, this film tells the tale of the worst espionage case in U.S. history, centered around Aldrich Ames, a CIA agent struggling with personal demons and incompetence.
