Charlie Muffin (1979)
Charlie Muffin, top British Intelligence operative, has just broken up a major Soviet spy network in England. However, a new Director with new ideas takes over and wants Charlie out. But then a high-ranking Soviet spy-master hints that he wants to defect, and both British Intelligence and the CIA want him and will do anything to get him. Charlie may be the only man who can bring the defection off successfully, but is the whole thing an elaborate set-up? And when your so-called allies are stabbing each other and you in the back to get this prize, whom can Charlie trust on either side?
Director: Jack Gold
Genre: Drama, Thriller, TV Movie
Runtime: 104 min
Release Date: December 11, 1979
Cast
- David Hemmings - Charlie Muffin
- Jennie Linden - Edith
- Sam Wanamaker - Ruttgers
- Ralph Richardson - Sir Archibald Willoughby
- Ian Richardson - Cuthbertson
- Pinkas Braun - Valery Kalenin
- Shane Rimmer - Braley
- Clive Revill - Berenkov
- Donald Churchill - Wilberforce
- Christopher Godwin - Snare
Screenplay
- Keith Waterhouse
- Brian Freemantle (Novel)
Production: Euston Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Jack Gold
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Charlie Muffin about?
- Charlie Muffin, top British Intelligence operative, has just broken up a major Soviet spy network in England. However, a new Director with new ideas takes over and wants Charlie out. But then a high-ranking Soviet spy-master hints that he wants to defect, and both British Intelligence and the CIA want him and will do anything to get him. Charlie may be the only man who can bring the defection off successfully, but is the whole thing an elaborate set-up? And when your so-called allies are stabbing each other and you in the back to get this prize, whom can Charlie trust on either side?
- Who directed Charlie Muffin?
- Charlie Muffin was directed by Jack Gold.
- Who stars in Charlie Muffin?
- Charlie Muffin stars David Hemmings, Jennie Linden, Sam Wanamaker, Ralph Richardson, Ian Richardson, Pinkas Braun.
- How long is Charlie Muffin?
- Charlie Muffin has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- What genre is Charlie Muffin?
- Charlie Muffin is a Drama, Thriller, TV Movie film.
- Where was Charlie Muffin produced?
- Charlie Muffin was produced in United Kingdom.