The Deadly Recruits (1986)

Genre : Thriller

Runtime : 1H 32M

Director : Roger Tucker
Writer : John Brason

Synopsis

Based on the novel by Anthony Price and originally aired in the UK as part of the "Chessgame" television series, this British spy thriller stars Terence Stamp as David Audley, former Oxford professor turned intelligence agent.

Actors

Terence Stamp
Terence Stamp
David Audley
Carmen du Sautoy
Carmen du Sautoy
Faith Audley
Michael Culver
Michael Culver
Nick Hannah
Robin Sachs
Robin Sachs
Hugh Roskill

Crews

Roger Tucker
Roger Tucker
Director
John Brason
John Brason
Screenplay
Anthony Price
Anthony Price
Novel

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