The Glory Boys (1984)
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Set in London, this three-part British miniseries was adapted by Gerald Seymour from his own novel. A visiting Israeli scientist was targeted for assassination by two different terrorist organizations: one Irish, one Arab. After working at cross-purposes for an extended length of time, the hired killers from both factions decided to join forces to carry out their murderous assignment. American actors Rod Steigerand Anthony Perkins headed the cast of The Glory Boys, which originally aired over Yorkshire Television from October 1-3, 1984. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Director(s):
- Michael Ferguson
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of The Glory Boys
Set in London, this three-part British miniseries was adapted by Gerald Seymour from his own novel. A visiting Israeli scientist was targeted for assassination by two different terrorist organizations: one Irish, one Arab. After working at cross-purposes for an extended length of time, the hired killers from both factions decided to join forces to carry out their murderous assignment. American actors Rod Steigerand Anthony Perkins headed the cast of The Glory Boys, which originally aired over Yorkshire Television from October 1-3, 1984. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 153 mins
Complete Cast of The Glory Boys
- Sheila Allen - Mrs. Sokarev
- Ron Berglas - Elkin
- John Cording - Smithson
- Michael Halphie - Arab Controller
- Michael J. Jackson - Mackiewicz
- Roderic Leigh - French Police Official
- Alan MacNaughton - Sir Humphrey Talbot
- Rod Steiger - Sokarev
- Anthony Perkins - Jimmy
- Nigel Collins - Prisoner
- Randal Herley - Doorman
- Robert Arden - Washington Host
- Alfred Burke - Jones
- Iain Cuthbertson - Minister
- Aaron Harris - McCoy
- Robert Lang - Fairclough
- Joanna Lumley - Helen
- Hubert Rees - Norah's Father
- Julian Littman - Arab Passenger
- Sallyanne Law - Norah
- Christopher Ettridge - Duggan
- Gary Brown - Famy
- Director(s):
- Michael Ferguson
- Writer(s):
- Gerald Seymour
- Producer(s):
- Michael Glynn, Michael Gwynn
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- Mystery & Suspense, Action / Adventure
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