Blunt (1987)
Anthony Blunt is an eminent Cambridge-educated art historian who is also working as a spy for the Soviet Union. In love with double agent Guy Burgess, he helps Burgess get yet another treasonous British agent to safety in Moscow. When Burgess unexpectedly defects as well, the government becomes suspicious of Blunt, but investigators have trouble believing such a refined and aristocratic gentleman would ever betray his nation and his class.
Director: John Glenister
Genre: TV Movie, Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: January 11, 1987
Cast
- Ian Richardson - Anthony Blunt
- Anthony Hopkins - Guy Burgess
- Michael Williams - Goronwy Rees
- Rosie Kerslake - Margie Rees
- Geoffrey Chater - Guy Liddell
- Albert Welling - Vasily
- Michael McStay - Donald Maclean
Screenplay
Cinematography: John McGlashan
Editing: Jim Latham
Production: BBC, A+E Global Media
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
spy, spy thriller
More Films by Director: John Glenister
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Blunt about?
- Anthony Blunt is an eminent Cambridge-educated art historian who is also working as a spy for the Soviet Union. In love with double agent Guy Burgess, he helps Burgess get yet another treasonous British agent to safety in Moscow. When Burgess unexpectedly defects as well, the government becomes suspicious of Blunt, but investigators have trouble believing such a refined and aristocratic gentleman would ever betray his nation and his class.
- Who directed Blunt?
- Blunt was directed by John Glenister.
- Who stars in Blunt?
- Blunt stars Ian Richardson, Anthony Hopkins, Michael Williams, Rosie Kerslake, Geoffrey Chater, Albert Welling.
- How long is Blunt?
- Blunt has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Blunt?
- Blunt is a TV Movie, Drama film.
- Where was Blunt produced?
- Blunt was produced in United Kingdom.