Overview

At the height of the cold war, a known Russian spy ("Kyril") is sent to the UK under falsely reported pretenses in order to hopefully indirectly spark an unknown mole in the KGB to reveal himself; the endeavor eventually has repercussions which none of the initial players could have predicted.

Cast

Ian Charleson, Edward Woodward, Joss Ackland, Richard E. Grant, John McEnery, Denholm Elliott, Peter Vaughan, Espen Skjønberg

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Frequently asked

What is "Codename: Kyril" about?

At the height of the cold war, a known Russian spy ("Kyril") is sent to the UK under falsely reported pretenses in order to hopefully indirectly spark an unknown mole in the KGB to reveal himself; the endeavor eventually has repercussions which none of the initial players could have predicted.

When was "Codename: Kyril" released?

Codename: Kyril was released in 1988.

Who stars in "Codename: Kyril"?

The cast includes Ian Charleson, Edward Woodward, Joss Ackland, Richard E. Grant.