The Last Journey (9 Nov. 1983)

Dzerzhinsky's organization "The Trust" needs Western funding, so he guarantees Sidney's safety in Russia in return for his help in raising funds.

Director:

Jim Goddard

Writers:

Troy Kennedy-Martin, R.H. Bruce Lockhart (book)

Stars:

Sam Neill, Norman Rodway, Tom Bell

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Sam Neill	...	Sidney Reilly
Norman Rodway	...	Cummings
Tom Bell	...	Dzerzhinsky
Laura Davenport	...	Pepita
Hugh Fraser	...	Hill
David Burke	...	Stalin
Anthony Higgins	...	Trilisser
Clive Merrison	...	Savinkov
Malcolm Terris	...	Sykes
Warren Clarke	...	Yakushev
Michael Angelis	...	Artuzov
Tusse Silberg	...	Maria Schulz
Rob Heyland	...	Georgi
Frances Barber	...	Dagmara
Peter Godfrey	...	Opperput

Storyline

Dzerzhinsky's organization "The Trust" poses as an anti-Bolshevik alternative to the current Russian government, but in reality. use its western funding to control counter-Revolutionary forces both inside and out of Russia and as a source of intelligence. After Savinkov's fall from his jail cell, Western funding dries up and Dzerzhinsky guarantees Sidney his safety on Russian soil in exchange for his help in reinstating Western financial support for The Trust. The newly-married Sidney sees this as a chance to destroy The Trust and eliminate Stalin, but the dictator views The Trust s growing power as a threat to him and wants it and Sidney eliminated.

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Plot Keywords:

russia | stalin | double cross | spy | political intrigue | 

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 November 1983 (UK)

Filming Locations:

England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Thames Television, Euston Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

50 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Sidney Reilly: ...create new funds.
Army officer on the Trust: How?
Sidney Reilly: Rob banks.
Army officer on the Trust: The banks have no money.
Sidney Reilly: Then sell art treasures.
Army officer on the Trust: But they're our national heritage!
Sidney Reilly: Then you must mke a decision. Are you interested in the past or the future?

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