
Soft Targets
1982-10-19 · 75 min · ★ 10.0
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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- Directors
- Charles Sturridge
- Production companies
- BBC
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Ian HolmAlexei
Helen MirrenCelia
Nigel HaversHarman
Celia GregoryFrances
Margery MasonCelia's Mother
Thorley WaltersOld Wedding Guest
Tony DoyleKirby
Chris LanghamDrinkwater
Rupert EverettBoy at Party
Julian SandsGroom
Desmond LlewelynOfficial in Dream
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