The Secret Adversary

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The Secret Adversary

1983

2h 1m

6.9(11 votes)

Comedy

Mystery

TV Movie

Overview

After a chance meeting and an indiscreet conversation, childhood friends Tommy Beresford and Tuppence Cowley become involved in a convoluted intrigue led by a mysterious man known simply as Mr. Brown.

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Francesca Annis

Tuppence

James Warwick

Tommy

Gavan O'Herlihy

Julius P. Hersheimmer

Alec McCowen

Sir James Peel Edgerton

Honor Blackman

Rita Vandemeyer

Peter Barkworth

Mr. Carter

Toria Fuller

Jane Finn

John Fraser

Kramenin

George Baker

Whittington

Donald Houston

Boris

Creative team

Directed by: Tony Wharmby
Written by: Pat Sandys
Produced by: Jack Williams

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