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The Sandbaggers (1978)

TV Series ★ 8.3 51 min

Drama War & Politics

The Sandbaggers is a British television drama series about men and women on the front lines of the Cold War. Set contemporaneously with its original broadcast on ITV in 1978 and 1980, The Sandbaggers examines the effect of the espionage game on the personal and professional lives of British and American intelligence specialists.

Ian Mackintosh Creator

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Quick facts

Released
September 18, 1978
Runtime
51 min
IMDb
tt0077078
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Studio
Yorkshire Television

Themes

Cast

Roy Marsden Roy Marsden Neil Burnside Ray Lonnen Ray Lonnen Willie Caine Michael Cashman Michael Cashman Mike Wallace Dennis Burgess C Sue Holderness Sue Holderness Marianne Straker

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Sandbaggers about?
The Sandbaggers is a British television drama series about men and women on the front lines of the Cold War. Set contemporaneously with its original broadcast on ITV in 1978 and 1980, The Sandbaggers examines the effect of the espionage game on the personal and professional lives of British and American intelligence specialists.
Who created The Sandbaggers?
The Sandbaggers was created by Ian Mackintosh.
Who stars in The Sandbaggers?
The Sandbaggers stars Roy Marsden, Ray Lonnen, Michael Cashman, Dennis Burgess.
When was The Sandbaggers released?
The Sandbaggers is a 1978 drama, war & politics series.
Where can I watch The Sandbaggers?
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