What Did Agent 355 Do

Agent 355 is thought to have played a major role in exposing Arnold as a defector and in the arrest of André, who was hanged in Tappan, New York. She may have been a member of a prominent Loyalist family, which would have put her within easy reach of British commanders.

What did Agent 355 do in the American Revolution?

Agent 355 was the code name of a female spy in the Culper Ring. Her real identity is unknown. The spy network was particularly effective in gathering valuable information from careless conversations between the British and their sympathizers.

Why is it called the 355?

Clocking in at an overlong 2 hours and 4 minutes, “The 355” gets its name from the code name of a female spy during the American Revolution. We get an explanation for that within the movie — and when a movie has to pause to tell the audience the origin of its title, it’s either trying too hard or not hard enough.

Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

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