Soft Targets (1982)
Overview
Stephen Poliakoff's parody of the spy-thriller genre. A Russian diplomat becomes convinced that he is at the centre of a Foreign Office plot.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 2.216 |
Directed By
Charles Sturridge
Crew
Charles Sturridge
Stephen Poliakoff
Kenith Trodd
Geoffrey Burgon
Derek Dodd
Nat Crosby
David Martin
TOP CAST
Ian Holm
Alexei
Helen Mirren
Celia
Nigel Havers
Harman
Celia Gregory
Frances
Margery Mason
Celia's Mother
Thorley Walters
Old Wedding Guest
Hugh Thomas
Castle
Tony Doyle
Kirby
Chris Langham
Drinkwater
Rupert Everett
Boy at Party
Julian Sands
Groom
Kate Percival
Bride
Desmond Llewelyn
Official in Dream
Kay Adshead
Hotel Waitress
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