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Game, Set, and Match (1988)

TV Series ★ 7.8 60 min

Drama

Focuses on Bernard Samson (Ian Holm), beginning with his search for the "mole" that threatens the Brahms Network in East Germany. Samson is sent to Berlin to bring out a Brahms agent. He is then sent to Mexico to try to persuade a KGB major (Gottfried John) to defect, using his childhood friend Verner Volkmann's wife Zena as bait. After it appears another traitor is working at London Central, Samson himself becomes one of the prime suspects.

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Quick facts

Released
October 3, 1988
Runtime
60 min
IMDb
tt0092360
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Studio
Granada Television

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Cast

Ian Holm Ian Holm Bernard Samson Michael Culver Michael Culver Dicky Cruyer Gail Harrison Gail Harrison Tessa Kozinski Anthony Bate Anthony Bate Bret Renssalaer Michael Degen Michael Degen Werner Volkmann Frederick Treves Frank Harrington Brigitte Karner Brigitte Karner Zena Volkmann Gottfried John Gottfried John Erich Stinnes Anthony Schaeffer Albert

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Frequently asked questions

What is Game, Set, and Match about?
Focuses on Bernard Samson (Ian Holm), beginning with his search for the "mole" that threatens the Brahms Network in East Germany. Samson is sent to Berlin to bring out a Brahms agent. He is then sent to Mexico to try to persuade a KGB major (Gottfried John) to defect, using his childhood friend Verner Volkmann's wife Zena as bait. After it appears another traitor is working at London Central, Samson himself becomes one of the prime suspects.
Who stars in Game, Set, and Match?
Game, Set, and Match stars Ian Holm, Michael Culver, Gail Harrison, Anthony Bate.
When was Game, Set, and Match released?
Game, Set, and Match is a 1988 drama series.
Where can I watch Game, Set, and Match?
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