The Secret Life of Arthur Ransome (2005)
To generations Arthur Ransome's books, including Swallows and Amazons, were an integral part of growing up. But was there a darker side to the author? In this drama-documentary, the enthusiastic Griff Rhys Jones follows a trail that begins in Russia, reveals close links with many leading Bolsheviks, an affair with Trotsky's secretary and previously unreleased KGB documents about Ransome. But was Ransome actually spying for the British secret service all along?
Director: Andrew Thompson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 59 min
Release Date: September 17, 2005
Cast
- Griff Rhys Jones - Self / Presenter
- Simon Tcherniak - Arthur Ransome
- Alina Karmazina - Evgenia Ransome
- Iain Agnew - Sir Basil Thomson
- Paul Morrow - Foreign Office Clerk
- Jo Freer - Ivy Ransome
- Ana Thompson - Tabitha Ransome
- Kalev Onnapnu - Red Army Officer
- Ain Savinuk - White Army Officer
Screenplay
Editing: Clyde Wallbanks
Production: BBC, BBC Scotland
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Secret Life of Arthur Ransome about?
- To generations Arthur Ransome's books, including Swallows and Amazons, were an integral part of growing up. But was there a darker side to the author? In this drama-documentary, the enthusiastic Griff Rhys Jones follows a trail that begins in Russia, reveals close links with many leading Bolsheviks, an affair with Trotsky's secretary and previously unreleased KGB documents about Ransome. But was Ransome actually spying for the British secret service all along?
- Who directed The Secret Life of Arthur Ransome?
- The Secret Life of Arthur Ransome was directed by Andrew Thompson.
- Who stars in The Secret Life of Arthur Ransome?
- The Secret Life of Arthur Ransome stars Griff Rhys Jones, Simon Tcherniak, Alina Karmazina, Iain Agnew, Paul Morrow, Jo Freer.
- How long is The Secret Life of Arthur Ransome?
- The Secret Life of Arthur Ransome has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
- What genre is The Secret Life of Arthur Ransome?
- The Secret Life of Arthur Ransome is a Documentary film.