Frederick Forsyth Presents
1989-12-02 · Runtime unavailable · Not rated
Frederick Forsyth, the celebrated novelist behind classics like The Day of the Jackal and The Negotiator, presents six original and gripping spy thrillers written solely for the small screen.
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