The Jigsaw Man
Synopsis
Philip Kimberly, the former head of the British Secret Service who defected to Russia, is given plastic surgery and sent back to Britain by the KGB to retrieve some vital documents. With the documents in hand, he instead plays off MI6 and the KGB against each other.
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The Jigsaw Man ≣ 1983 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-12-08
Top Cast
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Michael Caine
Philip Kimberley / Sergei Kuzminsky
Laurence Olivier
Adm. Sir Gerald Scaith
Susan George
Penelope Kimberley / Annabelle Kimberley
Robert Powell
Jamie Fraser
Charles Gray
Sir James Chorley
Morteza Kazerouni
Boris Medvachian
Michael Medwin
Milroy
Eric Sevareid
Himself
Sabine Sun
Dr. Zilenka
David Kelly
Cameron
Patrick Dawson
Ginger
Vladek Sheybal
Gen. Zorin
Peter Burton
Douglas Ransom
Maggie Rennie
Mrs. Ransom
Richard Aylen
Older Kimberley
Anthony Pullen Shaw
Matthews
Maureen Bennett
Susan
Anthony Dawson
Vicar
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 24, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 17, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terence Young
- Screenplay & Story
- Jo Eisinger
- Original Score
- John Cameron
- Original Title
- The Jigsaw Man
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Evangrove
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terence Young
Jo Eisinger, Dorothea Bennett
John Cameron
Freddie Francis
Derek Trigg
Benjamin Fisz, Mahmud Sipra
Department Leadership Roster
Terence Young
Director
Jo Eisinger
Screenplay
Derek Trigg
Editor
Benjamin Fisz
Producer
Freddie Francis
Director of Photography
John Cameron
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Jigsaw Man
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What is The Jigsaw Man about?
Philip Kimberly, the former head of the British Secret Service who defected to Russia, is given plastic surgery and sent back to Britain by the KGB to retrieve some vital documents. With the documents in hand, he instead plays off MI6 and the KGB against each other.
Who directed The Jigsaw Man?
The Jigsaw Man was directed by Terence Young.
Who stars in The Jigsaw Man?
The principal cast of The Jigsaw Man includes Michael Caine, Laurence Olivier, Susan George, Robert Powell, Charles Gray.
When was The Jigsaw Man released and how long is it?
The Jigsaw Man was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Jigsaw Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Jigsaw Man was composed by John Cameron.
Is The Jigsaw Man based on a book or true story?
The Jigsaw Man is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Dorothea Bennett".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Jigsaw Man?
The Jigsaw Man holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).