Charlie Muffin
Synopsis
Charlie Muffin, top British Intelligence operative, has just broken up a major Soviet spy network in England. However, a new Director with new ideas takes over and wants Charlie out. But then a high-ranking Soviet spy-master hints that he wants to defect, and both British Intelligence and the CIA want him and will do anything to get him. Charlie may be the only man who can bring the defection off successfully, but is the whole thing an elaborate set-up? And when your so-called allies are stabbing each other and you in the back to get this prize, whom can Charlie trust on either side?
Top Cast
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David Hemmings
Charlie Muffin
Jennie Linden
Edith
Sam Wanamaker
Ruttgers
Ralph Richardson
Sir Archibald Willoughby
Ian Richardson
Cuthbertson
Pinkas Braun
Valery Kalenin
Shane Rimmer
Braley
Clive Revill
Berenkov
Donald Churchill
Wilberforce
Christopher Godwin
Snare
David Daker
Bolton
Olaf Pooley
Soviet First Secretary
Brandon Brady
US Ambassador
Charles Keating
Keys
William Hootkins
U.S. Embassy Photographer
Elspeth March
Mrs Heiderman
Reinhold Olszewski
Kastanazy
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Gold
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian Freemantle, Keith Waterhouse
- Original Title
- Charlie Muffin
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Euston Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Gold
Brian Freemantle, Keith Waterhouse
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Gold
Director
Keith Waterhouse
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Charlie Muffin
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What is Charlie Muffin about?
Charlie Muffin, top British Intelligence operative, has just broken up a major Soviet spy network in England. However, a new Director with new ideas takes over and wants Charlie out. But then a high-ranking Soviet spy-master hints that he wants to defect, and both British Intelligence and the CIA want him and will do anything to get him. Charlie may be the only man who can bring the defection off successfully, but is the whole thing an elaborate set-up? And when your so-called allies are stabbing each other and you in the back to get this prize, whom can Charlie trust on either side?
Who directed Charlie Muffin?
Charlie Muffin was directed by Jack Gold.
Who stars in Charlie Muffin?
The principal cast of Charlie Muffin includes David Hemmings, Jennie Linden, Sam Wanamaker, Ralph Richardson, Ian Richardson.
When was Charlie Muffin released and how long is it?
Charlie Muffin was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Is Charlie Muffin based on a book or true story?
Charlie Muffin is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Brian Freemantle".