River Phoenix stars as teenager Jeff Grant, whose life is turned upside down when he learns that his parents are Russian "sleepers" - deep-cover agents planted in the U.S. in Columbia Pictures' "LITTLE NIKITA." Also starring Sidney Poitier, the taut drama of espionage and family honor was produced by Harry Gittes and directed by Richard Benjamin from a screenplay by John Hill and Bo Goldman, based on a story by Tom Musca & Terry Schwartz.

Columbia Pictures

Sidney Poitier and River Phoenix star in this action-packed story about a family set against the background of drama and espionage in Columbia Pictures' "Little Nikita," which opens __________________ at the _______________________ Theater.

Sidney Poitier portrays Roy Parmenter, an FBI agent who uncovers startling information that turns teenager Jeff Grant's (River Phoenix) world upside down.

Parmenter tries to convince Jeff that his parents are Russian spies -- deep-cover agents planted in the United States until they are "awakened" and called to duty. The shocking news leaves Jeff torn between love for his parents and the love of his country.

Columbia Pictures presents a Harry Gittes Production of a Richard Benjamin Film starring Sidney Poitier and River Phoenix, "Little Nikita." Produced by Harry Gittes, the film was directed by Richard Benjamin from a screenplay by John Hill and Bo Goldman, based on a story by Tom Musca & Terry Schwartz. Art Levinson served as co-producer.

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