19 October 1982 Drama, Comedy, Thriller 75 mins
Stephen Poliakoff's parody of the spy-thriller genre. A Russian diplomat becomes convinced that he is at the centre of a Foreign Office plot.
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Ian Holm as Alexei
Helen Mirren as Celia
Nigel Havers as Harman
Celia Gregory as Frances
Margery Mason as Celia's Mother
Thorley Walters as Old Wedding Guest
Hugh Thomas as Castle
Tony Doyle as Kirby
Chris Langham as Drinkwater
Rupert Everett as Boy at Party
Julian Sands as Groom
Kate Percival as Bride
Desmond Llewelyn as Official in Dream
Kay Adshead as Hotel Waitress
Charles Sturridge Director
Stephen Poliakoff Writer
Kenith Trodd Producer
Geoffrey Burgon Music
Derek Dodd Production Design
Nat Crosby Cinematography
David Martin Editor
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United Kingdom 19 October 1982
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