The Deadly Recruits
Synopsis
Based on the novel by Anthony Price and originally aired in the UK as part of the "Chessgame" television series, this British spy thriller stars Terence Stamp as David Audley, former Oxford professor turned intelligence agent.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 3, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Tucker
- Screenplay & Story
- John Brason
- Original Title
- The Deadly Recruits
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Castle Communications
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Tucker
John Brason, Anthony Price
Department Leadership Roster
John Brason
Screenplay
Roger Tucker
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Deadly Recruits
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What is The Deadly Recruits about?
Based on the novel by Anthony Price and originally aired in the UK as part of the "Chessgame" television series, this British spy thriller stars Terence Stamp as David Audley, former Oxford professor turned intelligence agent.
Who directed The Deadly Recruits?
The Deadly Recruits was directed by Roger Tucker.
Who stars in The Deadly Recruits?
The principal cast of The Deadly Recruits includes Terence Stamp, Carmen du Sautoy, Michael Culver, Robin Sachs.
When was The Deadly Recruits released and how long is it?
The Deadly Recruits was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Is The Deadly Recruits based on a book or true story?
The Deadly Recruits is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Anthony Price".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Deadly Recruits?
The Deadly Recruits holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).