Codename: Kyril (1988– )

A tense tale of Cold War espionage and betrayal. A Russian agent enters England to force a hidden British agent high in the KGB to reveal himself.

Stars:

Edward Woodward, Ian Charleson, Joss Ackland

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Edward Woodward	...	Michael Royston (4 episodes, 1988)
Ian Charleson	...	Kyril (4 episodes, 1988)
Joss Ackland	...	'C' (4 episodes, 1988)
Richard E. Grant	...	Sculby (4 episodes, 1988)
Peter Vaughan	...	Stanov (4 episodes, 1988)
Denholm Elliott	...	Povin (4 episodes, 1988)
Hugh Fraser	...	Peter Jackson (4 episodes, 1988)
Tor Stokke	...	Yevchenko (4 episodes, 1988)
John McEnery	...	Loshkevoi (3 episodes, 1988)
Espen Skjønberg	...	Michaelov (3 episodes, 1988)
Sven-Bertil Taube	...	Stolynovitch (3 episodes, 1988)
Dermot Crowley	...	Carter (3 episodes, 1988)
Peter Wight	...	Evans (3 episodes, 1988)
Catherine Neilson	...	Emma (2 episodes, 1988)
Charles Simon	...	Trumper (2 episodes, 1988)
Terence Harvey	...	Chairman - Magistrate's Court (2 episodes, 1988)
Geff Francis	...	Rastafarian (2 episodes, 1988)
Hugh Ross	...	Detective Fitzgerald (2 episodes, 1988)
Antony Carrick	...	Head of Staff (2 episodes, 1988)
Paul Kiernan	...	Young Policeman (2 episodes, 1988)

Storyline

A tense tale of Cold War espionage and betrayal. A Russian agent enters England to force a hidden British agent high in the KGB to reveal himself.

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Plot Keywords:

kgb | tv mini series | british intelligence | spy | london england | 

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Genres:

Drama | Thriller

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Pseudonim Kiryl

Filming Locations:

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hartswood Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

208 min 90 min (VHS)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"Asturias"
Composed by Isaac Albéniz

User Reviews

Intriguing and enjoyable espionage fare -- now out on full-length DVD

Ian Charleson is a sympathetic but savvy Russian spy, sent to London at his own peril in order to smoke out a traitor within the KGB ranks. Edward Woodward (famous as "The Equalizer") is the British cat who most wants to catch this mouse. But Kyril is in peril from his own countrymen, too -- from people like Povin (Denholm Elliot), an unassuming but nervous KGB operative who doesn't know exactly what Kyril may be up to.

The cast is absolutely all-star, with the greats you've seen do other fine stuff in British film and television. Besides Charleson, Woodward, and Elliot, lead roles are also filled by Joss Ackland, Richard E. Grant, John McEnery, Peter Vaughn, James Laurenson, and Hugh Fraser.

Recommended for anyone interested in intriguing spy stories, and well-made films. The plot will keep you guessing and figuring things out right up till the very end.

This intriguing short miniseries was released on Region 2 DVD in its full-length 210-minute form in 2010 by Network DVD -- check the internet or Amazon UK. Highly recommended.