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Destiny of a Spy

  • TV Movie
  • 19691969
  • 2h
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
39
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Destiny of a Spy (1969)
  • Drama
A veteran Russian spy is brought out of retirement to be sent to the West to do an important sabotage job. However, he finds himself falling in love with an attractive British double agent.A veteran Russian spy is brought out of retirement to be sent to the West to do an important sabotage job. However, he finds himself falling in love with an attractive British double agent.A veteran Russian spy is brought out of retirement to be sent to the West to do an important sabotage job. However, he finds himself falling in love with an attractive British double agent.
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
39
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Boris Sagal
  • Writers
    • John Blackburn(novel "The Gaunt Woman")
    • Stanford Whitmore
  • Stars
    • Lorne Greene
    • Rachel Roberts
    • Anthony Quayle
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  • Director
    • Boris Sagal
  • Writers
    • John Blackburn(novel "The Gaunt Woman")
    • Stanford Whitmore
  • Stars
    • Lorne Greene
    • Rachel Roberts
    • Anthony Quayle
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    • 2User reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Lorne Greene
    Lorne Greene
    • Peter Vanin
    Rachel Roberts
    Rachel Roberts
    • Megan Thomas
    Anthony Quayle
    Anthony Quayle
    • Col. Malendin
    James Donald
    James Donald
    • Sir Martin Rolfe
    Harry Andrews
    Harry Andrews
    • Gen. Kirk
    Patrick Magee
    Patrick Magee
    • John Flack
    Patrick Newell
    Patrick Newell
    • Julius Bates
    Raymond Huntley
    Raymond Huntley
    • Supt. Pode
    Olaf Pooley
    • Igor Trubenoff
    Janina Faye
    Janina Faye
    • Elena Vanin
    Josephine Stuart
    • Elizaveta
    Angela Pleasence
    Angela Pleasence
    • Peace Girl
    Mary Kerridge
    Mary Kerridge
    • Lady Rolfe
    Victor Beaumont
    Victor Beaumont
    • Karl Kronig
    Nikki Van der Zyl
    Nikki Van der Zyl
    • Mrs. Kronig
    Richard Vernon
    Richard Vernon
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    • Director
      • Boris Sagal
    • Writers
      • John Blackburn(novel "The Gaunt Woman")
      • Stanford Whitmore
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    • Trivia
      A loose adaptation of John Blackburn's novel "The Gaunt Woman". It has been mistakenly included in filmographies in certain reference works under this title.

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    Forgotten classic
    When I saw this in the early seventies on TV ( in black and white), I was very impressed. First the "hero" is a Russian spy and is played by Lorne Greene. From the beginning we are on his side even though we sort of know he is doomed. He is retired and does not want another assignment but is pressured into this undercover , double agent task. What he does not not know is how bizarre it will turn out and that along the way he will find a late in life romance with an Englishwoman double agent. The mystery is great, the supporting cast from Patrick Newell to James Donald to Anthony Quayle to Hrry Andrews is first rate. I found the film entertaining , refreshing and even quite poignant. The romance between Rachel Roberts and Lorne Greene brought a tear to my eye.
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    • Release date
      • October 27, 1969 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Gaunt Woman
    • Filming locations
      • London, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Universal Television
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    • Runtime
      2 hours
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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