The Limbo Line
Synopsis
The Limbo Line tells a story of Cold War double-crossing with British secret agent Manston trying to break up a group of Russian agents who return defectors to Moscow for brainwashing. When a Russian ballerina defects to Germany, Manston goes after the head of The Limbo Line in an effort to stop the group from kidnapping the defectors. Acting against the orders of his boss, Manston is faced with killing the communist leader of the movement in Germany or allowing the dancer to be turned over for interrogation and reprisals for her political beliefs. Matters are further complicated when Manston finds himself falling for the ballerina…
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Samuel Gallu
- Screenplay & Story
- Donald James
- Original Title
- The Limbo Line
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Samuel Gallu
Donald James, Victor Canning
Department Leadership Roster
Samuel Gallu
Director
Victor Canning
Writer
Donald James
Screenplay
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What is The Limbo Line about?
The Limbo Line tells a story of Cold War double-crossing with British secret agent Manston trying to break up a group of Russian agents who return defectors to Moscow for brainwashing. When a Russian ballerina defects to Germany, Manston goes after the head of The Limbo Line in an effort to stop the group from kidnapping the defectors. Acting against the orders of his boss, Manston is faced with killing the communist leader of the movement in Germany or allowing the dancer to be turned over for interrogation and reprisals for her political beliefs. Matters are further complicated when Manston finds himself falling for the ballerina…
Who directed The Limbo Line?
The Limbo Line was directed by Samuel Gallu.
Who stars in The Limbo Line?
The principal cast of The Limbo Line includes Craig Stevens, Kate O'Mara, Eugene Deckers, Moira Redmond, Vladek Sheybal.
When was The Limbo Line released and how long is it?
The Limbo Line was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Is The Limbo Line based on a book or true story?
The Limbo Line is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Victor Canning".