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118. The Recruit (2003) - Guest: Josh Gay from the Selling Secrets Podcast

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Agents Scott and Cam, along with guest operative Josh Gay from the Selling Secrets Podcast, take a trip to the farm with Al Pacino and Colin Farrell for the 2003 CIA thriller The Recruit.

Directed by Roger Donaldson. Starring Al Pacino, Colin Farrell, Bridget Moynahan and Gabriel Macht.

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