Drama ·TV Movie · United Kingdom · 1983 · 1h 3m

An Englishman Abroad

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Director
John Schlesinger
Cast
Alan Bates as Guy Burgess Coral Browne as Herself Charles Gray as Claudius (Charles) Harold Innocent as Rosencrantz Douglas Reith as Toby Peter Chelsom as Giles
Crew
Nat Crosby — Director of Photography Ken Pearce — Editor George Fenton — Original Music Composer Alan Bennett — Writer Innes Lloyd — Producer Stuart Walker — Production Design
Tagline

What did the former spy want from Coral and why did he later invite her to lunch?

Synopsis

Actress Coral Browne travels to Moscow, and meets a mysterious Englishman. Turns out he's the notorious spy, Guy Burgess. Based on a true story, with Ms. Browne playing herself.

Mood & Themes
based on true storylonelinessdefectionhamletussrcold war era
Key Collaborators
John Schlesinger Director Nat Crosby Director of Photography Ken Pearce Editor George Fenton Original Music Composer Alan Bennett Writer Innes Lloyd Producer Stuart Walker Production Design Amy Roberts Costume Design
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