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Reilly: Ace of Spies

NR1983Troy Kennedy Martin
IMDb: 8.2/10
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"The amazing true story of the world's first international super spy"

Reilly, Ace of Spies is a 1983 television miniseries dramatising the life of Sidney Reilly, a Russian Jew who became one of the greatest spies ever to work for the British. Among his exploits, in the early 20th-century, were the infiltration of the German General Staff in 1917 and a near-overthrow of the Bolsheviks in 1918. His reputation with women was as legendary as his genius for espionage.

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What is Reilly: Ace of Spies (1983) about?

Reilly, Ace of Spies is a 1983 television miniseries dramatising the life of Sidney Reilly, a Russian Jew who became one of the greatest spies ever to work for the British. Among his exploits, in the early 20th-century, were the infiltration of the German General Staff in 1917 and a near-overthrow of the Bolsheviks in 1918. His reputation with women was as legendary as his genius for espionage.

Who stars in Reilly: Ace of Spies?

Reilly: Ace of Spies stars Sam Neill (Sidney Reilly), Michael Bryant, Norman Rodway. The series was created by Troy Kennedy Martin.

Is Reilly: Ace of Spies worth watching?

Reilly: Ace of Spies holds an IMDb rating of 8.2/10. Fans of Crime, Drama, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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