I remember seeing the photos of Robert Hanssen after the story broke. I couldn’t figure out why it was such a big deal. The guy just looked like a salesman to me. Blonde hair, a winning grin. I pegged him for some sort of middle management type who sold secrets to pay for his Jag.
After seeing the flick, I went back and looked at the same photo again. There’s a sickly edge to the smile – almost like it hurts. There’s weariness and disgust in the eyes.
Funny how knowing more of the story can so swiftly change your perceptions.