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Red King, White Knight · 1989

Red King, White Knight (1989) is a Drama / Romance / Thriller film directed by Geoff Murphy, starring Tom Skerritt, Max von Sydow, Helen Mirren.

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Overview

The CIA hears of a KGB scheme to assassinate the Soviet General Secretary and enlists Stoner, an agent retired for 10 years, to go to Russia to investigate. He verifies the plot, but then has trouble leaving the country. In the meantime, the U.S. policy makers struggle over whether or not to inform the Soviets of the plot. Stoner's problems are complicated by the renewal of an affair with Anna, a Russian, as he tries to convince her to defect.

Cast

Tom Skerritt, Max von Sydow, Helen Mirren, Tom Bell, Neil Dudgeon, Barry Corbin, Clarke Peters, Lou Hirsch

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What is "Red King, White Knight" about?

The CIA hears of a KGB scheme to assassinate the Soviet General Secretary and enlists Stoner, an agent retired for 10 years, to go to Russia to investigate. He verifies the plot, but then has trouble leaving the country. In the meantime, the U.S. policy makers struggle over whether or not to inform the Soviets of the plot. Stoner's problems are complicated by the renewal of an affair with Anna, a Russian, as he tries to convince her to defect.

When was "Red King, White Knight" released?

Red King, White Knight was released in 1989.

Who stars in "Red King, White Knight"?

The cast includes Tom Skerritt, Max von Sydow, Helen Mirren, Tom Bell.