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Smiley's People (1982)

TV Series ★ 7.7 50 min

Drama Mystery

Called out of retirement to settle the affairs of a friend, Smiley finds his old organization, the Circus, so overwhelmed by political considerations that it doesn't want to know what happened. He begins to follow up the clues of his friends past days, discovering that the clues lead to a high person in the Russian Secret service, and a secret important enough to kill for.

John le Carré Creator

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Released
September 20, 1982
Runtime
50 min
IMDb
tt0083480
Country
United Kingdom, United States
Language
English
Studio
BBC, Paramount Television

Themes

Cast

Alec Guinness Alec Guinness George Smiley

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Frequently asked questions

What is Smiley's People about?
Called out of retirement to settle the affairs of a friend, Smiley finds his old organization, the Circus, so overwhelmed by political considerations that it doesn't want to know what happened. He begins to follow up the clues of his friends past days, discovering that the clues lead to a high person in the Russian Secret service, and a secret important enough to kill for.
Who created Smiley's People?
Smiley's People was created by John le Carré.
Who stars in Smiley's People?
Smiley's People stars Alec Guinness.
When was Smiley's People released?
Smiley's People is a 1982 drama, mystery series.
Where can I watch Smiley's People?
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