| Description |
1 videodisc (103 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD. Region free. |
| Cast |
Peter O'Toole, John Standing, Alistair Slim. |
| Credits |
Producer, Mark Shivas ; director, Clive Donner. |
| Note |
Originally aired on television in 1976. |
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Based on the novel by Geoffry Household. |
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Special features include interactive menu, scene selection. |
| Summary |
Early in 1939 Sir Robert Thorndyke takes aim at Adolph Hitler with a high powered rifle, but the shot misses its mark. Captured and tortured by the Gestapo and left for dead, Sir Robert makes his way back to England where he discovers the Gestapo has followed him. Knowing that his government would turn him over to German authorities, Sir Robert goes underground in his battle with his pursuers. |
| Subject |
Assassins -- Drama.
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Secret service -- Germany -- Drama.
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Feature films.
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| Genre/Form |
Thiller -- Feature.
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| Added Author |
Shivas, Mark, 1938-2008.
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Donner, Clive, 1926-2010.
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Raphael, Frederic, 1931-
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O'Toole, Peter, 1932-2013.
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Standing, John, 1934-
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Slim, Alistair.
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British Broadcasting Company.
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Miracle Pictures.
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| Added Title |
Rogue male |
| Standard No. |
090328300067 |
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