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The Singapore Grip
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The Singapore Grip

2020-09-13 · 55 min / episode · ★ 5.7

Drama · Comedy · War & Politics

In WWII-era colonial Singapore, a wealthy British family struggle to preserve their prosperous business – whether by commercial or amorous schemes – amid cataclysmic world events.

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Creators
Christopher Hampton
Production companies
Mammoth Screen, ITV Studios
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Luke TreadawayLuke TreadawayMatthew Webb
David MorrisseyDavid MorrisseyWalter Blackett
Elizabeth TanElizabeth TanVera Chiang
Colm MeaneyColm MeaneyMajor Brendan Archer
Georgia BlizzardGeorgia BlizzardJoan Blackett
Christophe GuybetChristophe GuybetFrancois Dupigny
Luke NewberryLuke NewberryMonty Blackett
Bart EdwardsBart EdwardsJames Ehrendorf
Lilo BaierLilo BaierKate Blackett
Dan FarrellNewsreel Man (voice)
Craig HaydonCraig Haydon

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