A retired British spy is called back into service by his government to help prevent North Korea from getting its hands on a deadly virus called "The Red Death."
When long-time British agent Harry Palmer loses his job because the Cold War is over, he's promptly approached by a Russian bossman, Alex. In St. Petersburg Alex tells Harry of his plan for Russia's future, which is threatened because a deadly biochemical weapon called the Red Death has been stolen from him. He'll pay Harry handsomely to retrieve it. An ex-spy friend tips Harry off that it's being sent to Beijing by train, aboard which we begin to learn whose side everyone's really on.
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Nicolai says his father worked for British Intelligence. Nicolai is played by Jason Connery, whose father Sean Connery became famous as British Intelligence spy, James Bond.
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Goofs
Factual errors:
In the end credits roll at the end, Special Effects is spelled "Special Effets".
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Quotes
Harry Palmer:
Tell me Nick, have you got a mole on the left cheek of your ass? Nick:
No. Harry Palmer:
Neither have I. We could be related. See more »