Soft Targets
Synopsis
Stephen Poliakoff's parody of the spy-thriller genre. A Russian diplomat becomes convinced that he is at the centre of a Foreign Office plot.
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Ian Holm
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Sturridge
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Poliakoff
- Original Score
- Geoffrey Burgon
- Original Title
- Soft Targets
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Sturridge
Stephen Poliakoff
Geoffrey Burgon
David Martin
Kenith Trodd
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Sturridge
Director
Stephen Poliakoff
Writer
Kenith Trodd
Producer
Derek Dodd
Production Design
David Martin
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Soft Targets
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Soft Targets about?
Stephen Poliakoff's parody of the spy-thriller genre. A Russian diplomat becomes convinced that he is at the centre of a Foreign Office plot.
Who directed Soft Targets?
Soft Targets was directed by Charles Sturridge.
Who stars in Soft Targets?
The principal cast of Soft Targets includes Ian Holm, Helen Mirren, Nigel Havers, Celia Gregory, Margery Mason.
When was Soft Targets released and how long is it?
Soft Targets was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Soft Targets?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Soft Targets was composed by Geoffrey Burgon.