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The Whistle Blower (1986)

The Whistle Blower (1986)
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Superpatriotic Briton Michael Caine learns from his son Nigel Havers, a Russian translator with Government Communications Headquarters, that the CIA might have ordered the deaths of some GCH employees to avoid any security leaks. When Havers mentions that he's thinking about blowing the whistle on the sordid goings-on, Caine, convinced that whatever the CIA is doing is for the greatest good, implores his son to keep quiet. Soon afterward, Havers is found murdered. Even after this, Caine refuses to think ill of his government and its allies. It takes the death of investigative reporter James Fox to shake Caine out of his self-denial and to confront the persons responsible for the killings within the GCH. The venerable John Gielgud offers a surprising characterization in this complex conspiracy thriller. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Michael Caine, James Fox, (more)
Director(s):
Simon Langton
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of The Whistle Blower

Superpatriotic Briton Michael Caine learns from his son Nigel Havers, a Russian translator with Government Communications Headquarters, that the CIA might have ordered the deaths of some GCH employees to avoid any security leaks. When Havers mentions that he's thinking about blowing the whistle on the sordid goings-on, Caine, convinced that whatever the CIA is doing is for the greatest good, implores his son to keep quiet. Soon afterward, Havers is found murdered. Even after this, Caine refuses to think ill of his government and its allies. It takes the death of investigative reporter James Fox to shake Caine out of his self-denial and to confront the persons responsible for the killings within the GCH. The venerable John Gielgud offers a surprising characterization in this complex conspiracy thriller. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
104 mins

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Director(s):
Simon Langton
Writer(s):
Julian Bond
Producer(s):
Geoffrey Reeve
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG(Violence, Questionable for Children, Adult Language)
Categories:
Mystery & Suspense
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    Matt B.

    Dry, sometimes confusing, and ultimately boring story of an ex-gov't official who looks for answers after his son is found dead. Caine is great as always but the movie doesn't live up to his example. The ending is especially confusing. Things seem to happen far too easily and yet it is difficult to say what was accomplished. Tries to go into John Le Carre territory but isn't successful. Rent The Spy Who Came In From The Cold instead.

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    Rich B.

    My wife an I enjoyed this sorta-typical-CIA-plot movie, although at times it was a bit hard to decypher their British accents.

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    Stanley G.

    Very enjoyable though one shouldn't be surprised with the veteran actors in the film.

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