Cast of Bridge of Spies

Tom Hanks plays James B. Donovan, an American lawyer who is tasked with negotiating the release of a captured American pilot in exchange for a Soviet spy.

Mark Rylance portrays Rudolf Abel, a Soviet KGB officer who is arrested and tried for espionage in the United States during the Cold War.

Amy Ryan takes on the role of Mary Donovan, the wife of James B. Donovan who supports him throughout his challenging negotiations and legal battles.

Alan Alda plays Thomas Watters Jr., a partner at Donovan's law firm who assists in handling legal matters related to the high-stakes negotiations.

Sebastian Koch portrays Wolfgang Vogel, a German lawyer who becomes involved in the prisoner exchange negotiations between the United States and the Soviet Union.

Austin Stowell plays Francis Gary Powers, an American pilot whose spy plane is shot down over the Soviet Union, leading to his capture and imprisonment.

Billy Magnussen takes on the role of Doug Forrester, a CIA operative involved in the covert operations surrounding the exchange of prisoners.

Michael Simon Hall portrays a Reporter who covers the highly publicized trial and negotiations that unfold during the course of the film.

Edward James Hyland plays Chief Justice Earl Warren, a key figure in the legal proceedings surrounding the espionage case and prisoner exchange.

Stephen Kunken portrays William Tompkins, a government official involved in overseeing the secret negotiations and exchange of prisoners between the superpowers.

Mike Houston plays Man in Courtroom, a minor character who appears during the courtroom scenes of the film.

James Lorinz portrays Gentleman on Subway #2, a brief character encountered by James B. Donovan during a pivotal subway scene in the movie.