Traitor (1971)
Western journalists visit Moscow to interview Adrian Harris, a former controller in British intelligence who was also a double agent for the USSR. Harris believes in both Communism and Englishness, believing himself to have betrayed his class, but not his country. The press find these beliefs incompatible, and want to find out why he became a ‘traitor’. Harris is plagued by anxieties over both his actions and his upper-class childhood, and drinks to a state of collapse
Director: Alan Bridges
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 59 min
Release Date: October 14, 1971
Cast
- John Le Mesurier - Adrian Harris
- Jack Hedley - James
- Diana Fairfax - Lady Emma
- Jon Laurimore - Thomas
- Lyndon Brook - Sir Arthur Harris
- Richard Marner - Michaelov
- Terence Bayler - Duty Clerk
Screenplay
- Dennis Potter
- Ann Scott (Script Editor)
Editing: Peter Coulson
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Alan Bridges
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Traitor about?
- Western journalists visit Moscow to interview Adrian Harris, a former controller in British intelligence who was also a double agent for the USSR. Harris believes in both Communism and Englishness, believing himself to have betrayed his class, but not his country. The press find these beliefs incompatible, and want to find out why he became a ‘traitor’. Harris is plagued by anxieties over both his actions and his upper-class childhood, and drinks to a state of collapse
- Who directed Traitor?
- Traitor was directed by Alan Bridges.
- Who stars in Traitor?
- Traitor stars John Le Mesurier, Jack Hedley, Diana Fairfax, Jon Laurimore, Lyndon Brook, Richard Marner.
- How long is Traitor?
- Traitor has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
- What genre is Traitor?
- Traitor is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Traitor produced?
- Traitor was produced in United Kingdom.