Steven Spielberg's Cold War movie titled as Bridge of Spies

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According to Empire, Steven Spielberg's new movie has been officially titled Bridge of Spies. Based on a true story, the film is set in Europe during the height of the Cold War and stars Spielberg regular Tom Hanks as American lawyer James Donovan.

The storyline centres on Donovan's efforts to negotiate for the release of downed U2 spy plane pilot Gary Powers after the airman was shot down over Russia.

Co-written by the Coen brothers, the film features a formidable injection of accomplished talent, including composer maestro John Williams who is set to collaborate with Spielberg for the 27th time.

With Hanks bringing the star power and Spielberg again returning to the realm of historical drama following the likes of Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan and Munich, there's every chance this could be one of the year's highights.

Bridge of Spies is released in the UK on 9th October.