Destiny of a Spy

1969 2h 0m EN

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9.0

MASTERPIECE

★9.0TMDB · 1

DramaTV Movie

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Lorne Greene
Peter Vanin
Rachel Roberts
Megan Thomas
Anthony Quayle
Col. Malendin
James Donald
Sir Martin Rolfe
Harry Andrews
Gen. Kirk
Patrick Magee
John Flack
Patrick Newell
Julius Bates
Raymond Huntley
Supt. Pode

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Boris Sagal
Writers: Stanford Whitmore
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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ERA

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57 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Boris Sagal, shot by Arthur Grant. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Ron Grainer. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Archie Ludski shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Lorne Greene and Rachel Roberts and Anthony Quayle carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0064229 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Boris Sagal directs. Arthur Grant behind the camera. Ron Grainer scores. Archie Ludski cuts. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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157 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Boris Sagal, shot by Arthur Grant. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Ron Grainer. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Archie Ludski shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Lorne Greene and Rachel Roberts and Anthony Quayle carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0064229 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.