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Destiny of a Spy
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Destiny of a Spy

1969-10-27 · 120 min · ★ 9.0

Drama · TV Movie

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.

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Directors
Boris Sagal
Production companies
Universal Television
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lorne GreeneLorne GreenePeter Vanin
Rachel RobertsRachel RobertsMegan Thomas
Anthony QuayleAnthony QuayleCol. Malendin
James DonaldJames DonaldSir Martin Rolfe
Harry AndrewsHarry AndrewsGen. Kirk
Patrick MageePatrick MageeJohn Flack
Patrick NewellPatrick NewellJulius Bates
Raymond HuntleyRaymond HuntleySupt. Pode
Olaf PooleyOlaf PooleyIgor Trubenoff
Janina FayeJanina FayeElena Vanin
Josephine StuartJosephine StuartElizaveta
Angela PleasenceAngela PleasencePeace Girl
Mary KerridgeMary KerridgeLady Rolfe
Victor BeaumontKarl Kronig
Nikki Van der ZylNikki Van der ZylMrs. Kronig
Richard VernonRichard VernonColonel

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