The Visiting Fireman (14 Sep. 1983)

One of two British operatives at a German shipyard is found out and although Reilly is sent to his place, he doesn't reveal himself to his fellow agent.

Director:

Martin Campbell

Writers:

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

Stars:

Sam Neill, Leo McKern, Norman Rodway

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Sam Neill	...	Sidney Reilly
Leo McKern	...	Zaharov
Norman Rodway	...	Cummings
Peter Egan	...	Fothergill
David Hayman	...	Von Jaegar
Bill Nighy	...	Goschen
David Ryall	...	Glass
Joanne Whalley	...	Ulla
Bernard Gallagher	...	Huberhoff
Paul Humpoletz	...	Von Der Helle
Philip Bird	...	Muller
Renny Krupinski	...	Post Office Clerk
Phillip Reader	...	Policeman
Timothy Block	...	Crane Driver
Chris Webb	...	Maitland

Storyline

In 1905 Germany, the British have two operatives planted inside a top secret German shipyard. After one of them is exposed, Reilly is sent in to replace him, but because the surviving agent is perceived as being a weak link, Reilly doesn't reveal himself to him... even though they are boarding at the same house. Reilly diverts himself by romancing his Marxisr landlord's daughter.

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Plot Keywords:

fire hose | marxist | espionage | diary | year 1905 | 

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 September 1983 (UK)

Filming Locations:

England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Thames Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

50 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Zaharov: [to Sidney as he walks into his train compartment] It seems that all roads lead to Hamburg these days.

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