Smiley's People
Series Overview
Called out of retirement to settle the affairs of a friend, Smiley finds his old organization, the Circus, so overwhelmed by political considerations that it doesn't want to know what happened. He begins to follow up the clues of his friends past days, discovering that the clues lead to a high person in the Russian Secret service, and a secret important enough to kill for.
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1 Season • 6 Episodes
50 min per episode
1982 – 1982
Premiered: Mon, Sep 20, 1982
John le CarréLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 6: “Smiley's Lighter”
Smiley interrogates a diplomat by showing him a series of photographs, and in turn, closes in on the person who killed Vladimir. He is led to the asylum, and ironically, things eventually become clearer.
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Smiley's People trailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-06-07
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John le Carré
John le Carré
Patrick Gowers
Kenneth MacMillan
Clare Douglas, Chris Wimble
Jonathan Powell
Department Leadership Roster
Clare Douglas
Editor
Sheila Beers
Costume Design
Chris Wimble
Editor
Austen Spriggs
Production Design
Kenneth MacMillan
Director of Photography
Jonathan Powell
Producer
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What is Smiley's People about?
Called out of retirement to settle the affairs of a friend, Smiley finds his old organization, the Circus, so overwhelmed by political considerations that it doesn't want to know what happened. He begins to follow up the clues of his friends past days, discovering that the clues lead to a high person in the Russian Secret service, and a secret important enough to kill for.
How many seasons does Smiley's People have?
Smiley's People comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Smiley's People?
Key cast members in Smiley's People include Alec Guinness.
Who created or directed Smiley's People?
Smiley's People was developed and directed by John le Carré.