Reilly - Ace of Spies
The real inspiration behind Ian Fleming's James Bond, Sam Neill is Sidney Reilly, true-life British spy. One heart-stopping mission after another traces the arc of his thrilling and brilliant career. Full of rich period detail and featuring a bonus documentary examining the final mysterious days of this enigmatic figure; this excellent 12-part BBC series is so full of daring exploits, it's hard to believe they really happened.
Year: 1983
Genre: TV Drama, True Stories, Television Shows, TV Thrillers, Biography
Country: UK
Director: Martin Campbell, Jim Goddard
Starring: Sam Neill, Peter Egan, Ian Charleson, Tom Bell, David Burke, Leo McKern, Kenneth Cranham, John Castle, Joanne Whalley, David Suchet, Norman Rodway
Duration: 640 Minutes
Rating: PG - Contains medium level violence.
8.3/10
Location in store: Thriller (TV)
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