Blunt
Synopsis
Anthony Blunt is an eminent Cambridge-educated art historian who is also working as a spy for the Soviet Union. In love with double agent Guy Burgess, he helps Burgess get yet another treasonous British agent to safety in Moscow. When Burgess unexpectedly defects as well, the government becomes suspicious of Blunt, but investigators have trouble believing such a refined and aristocratic gentleman would ever betray his nation and his class.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Glenister
- Screenplay & Story
- Robin Chapman
- Original Title
- Blunt
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- BBC, A+E Global Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Glenister
Robin Chapman
John McGlashan
Jim Latham
Martin Thompson, Graham Massey
Department Leadership Roster
John Glenister
Director
Robin Chapman
Writer
Jim Latham
Editor
Colin Lavers
Costume Design
Colin Shaw
Production Design
John McGlashan
Director of Photography
Martin Thompson
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blunt
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What is Blunt about?
Anthony Blunt is an eminent Cambridge-educated art historian who is also working as a spy for the Soviet Union. In love with double agent Guy Burgess, he helps Burgess get yet another treasonous British agent to safety in Moscow. When Burgess unexpectedly defects as well, the government becomes suspicious of Blunt, but investigators have trouble believing such a refined and aristocratic gentleman would ever betray his nation and his class.
Who directed Blunt?
Blunt was directed by John Glenister.
Who stars in Blunt?
The principal cast of Blunt includes Ian Richardson, Anthony Hopkins, Michael Williams, Rosie Kerslake, Geoffrey Chater.
When was Blunt released and how long is it?
Blunt was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.