Reilly: Ace of Spies
“The amazing true story of the world's first international super spy”
Series Overview
Reilly, Ace of Spies is a 1983 television miniseries dramatising the life of Sidney Reilly, a Russian Jew who became one of the greatest spies ever to work for the British. Among his exploits, in the early 20th-century, were the infiltration of the German General Staff in 1917 and a near-overthrow of the Bolsheviks in 1918. His reputation with women was as legendary as his genius for espionage.
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1 Season • 12 Episodes
50 min per episode
1983 – 1983
Premiered: Mon, Sep 5, 1983
Troy Kennedy MartinLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 12: “Shutdown”
1925: Reilly has been arrested and is subjected to interrogation and torture. Back in Britain, Pepita fights to find out the truth while Cummings campaigns for his release. As Dzerzhinsky’s whole operation is put under threat, a last minute deal is attempted.
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"Reilly, Ace of Spies" TV Intro
Type: Opening Credits • Published 2014-07-12
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Troy Kennedy Martin
Robin Bruce Lockhart, Troy Kennedy Martin
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Robin Bruce Lockhart
Writer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is Reilly: Ace of Spies about?
Reilly, Ace of Spies is a 1983 television miniseries dramatising the life of Sidney Reilly, a Russian Jew who became one of the greatest spies ever to work for the British. Among his exploits, in the early 20th-century, were the infiltration of the German General Staff in 1917 and a near-overthrow of the Bolsheviks in 1918. His reputation with women was as legendary as his genius for espionage.
How many seasons does Reilly: Ace of Spies have?
Reilly: Ace of Spies comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Reilly: Ace of Spies?
Key cast members in Reilly: Ace of Spies include Sam Neill.
Who created or directed Reilly: Ace of Spies?
Reilly: Ace of Spies was developed and directed by Troy Kennedy Martin.