Overview

1967, the height of the Red Scare. Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt is embroiled in a power struggle after discovering his spymaster has illegally investigated and exposed Red sympathisers embedded within Holt's administration.

Cast

Sean Taylor, Malcolm Kennard, Lech Mackiewicz, Josef Ber, Aaron Scully, Renaud Jadin

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Frequently asked

What is "The Defector" about?

1967, the height of the Red Scare. Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt is embroiled in a power struggle after discovering his spymaster has illegally investigated and exposed Red sympathisers embedded within Holt's administration.

When was "The Defector" released?

The Defector was released in 2017.

Who stars in "The Defector"?

The cast includes Sean Taylor, Malcolm Kennard, Lech Mackiewicz, Josef Ber.