Pack of Lies (1987)
A British couple are shocked out of their suburban malaise when British intelligence agent Stewart shows up at their door and wants to use their house for a stakeout. Stewart reveals that their neighbors are undercover Russian KGB spies, part of a Soviet espionage network.
Director: Anthony Page
Genre: Thriller, TV Movie, Drama
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date: April 26, 1987
Cast
- Ellen Burstyn - Barbara Jackson
- Teri Garr - Helen Schaefer
- Sammi Davis - Julie Jackson
- Clive Swift - Ellis
- Daniel Benzali - Peter Schafer
- Alan Bates - Stewart
- Peter Schofield - Powell
- David Corti - Malcolm
- Margot Leicester - Thelma
- Jackie Downey - Sally
Screenplay
- Hugh Whitemore (Theatre Play)
- Hugh Whitemore (Teleplay)
Music: Stanley Myers
Cinematography: Kenneth MacMillan
Editing: Chris Wimble
Production: Robert Halmi, Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Betrayal from the Closest Friend, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, Mentor's Betrayal and Heartbreak, Unfaithful Wife and Story of Retribution
Keywords
espionage, scotland yard, based on true story, betrayal, russian spy
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Pack of Lies about?
- A British couple are shocked out of their suburban malaise when British intelligence agent Stewart shows up at their door and wants to use their house for a stakeout. Stewart reveals that their neighbors are undercover Russian KGB spies, part of a Soviet espionage network.
- Who directed Pack of Lies?
- Pack of Lies was directed by Anthony Page.
- Who stars in Pack of Lies?
- Pack of Lies stars Ellen Burstyn, Teri Garr, Sammi Davis, Clive Swift, Daniel Benzali, Alan Bates.
- How long is Pack of Lies?
- Pack of Lies has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is Pack of Lies?
- Pack of Lies is a Thriller, TV Movie, Drama film.
- Where was Pack of Lies produced?
- Pack of Lies was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Pack of Lies?
- The themes of Pack of Lies include: Betrayal from the Closest Friend, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, Mentor's Betrayal and Heartbreak, Unfaithful Wife and Story of Retribution.