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A Spy Among Friends

2022-12-08 · 60 min / episode · ★ 6.5

War & Politics · Drama

Follow the defection of notorious British intelligence officer and KGB double agent, Kim Philby, through the lens of his complex relationship with MI6 colleague and close friend, Nicholas Elliott.

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Creators
Ben Macintyre, Alexander Cary
Production companies
ITV Studios, Sony Pictures Television, FLW Productions, Ginger Biscuit Entertainment
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Guy PearceGuy PearceKim Philby
Damian LewisDamian LewisNicholas Elliott
Anna Maxwell MartinAnna Maxwell MartinLily Thomas
Stephen KunkenStephen KunkenJames Jesus Angelton
Adrian EdmondsonAdrian EdmondsonSir Roger Hollis
Nicholas RoweNicholas RoweSir Anthony Blunt
Monika GossmannMonika GossmannGalina

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