The Glory Boys
Series Overview
The Glory Boys is a three-part 1984 British political thriller miniseries produced by Yorkshire Television for ITV, starring Rod Steiger and Anthony Perkins. In London, visiting Israeli scientist David Sokarev is targeted for assassination by two different terrorist organisations: one Irish, one Arab. After working at cross-purposes for an extended length of time, the hired killers from both factions decide to join forces to carry out their murderous assignment.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 3 Episodes
60 min per episode
1984 – 1984
Premiered: Mon, Oct 1, 1984
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 3: “Episode 3”
Wounded, McCoy stays at the suburban home of local girl Norah, who inexplicably loves the brutal killer. Police catch McCoy, and Jimmy pries out of him Famy's next plan: to kill Sokarev at Heathrow Airport.
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The Glory Boys (preview) - TVB Pearl (13/07/85)
Type: Teaser • Published 2017-11-23
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerald Seymour
Michael Glynn
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Glynn
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is The Glory Boys about?
The Glory Boys is a three-part 1984 British political thriller miniseries produced by Yorkshire Television for ITV, starring Rod Steiger and Anthony Perkins. In London, visiting Israeli scientist David Sokarev is targeted for assassination by two different terrorist organisations: one Irish, one Arab. After working at cross-purposes for an extended length of time, the hired killers from both factions decide to join forces to carry out their murderous assignment.
How many seasons does The Glory Boys have?
The Glory Boys comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Glory Boys?
Key cast members in The Glory Boys include Rod Steiger, Gary Brown, Aaron Harris, Anthony Perkins, Alfred Burke.
Who created or directed The Glory Boys?
The Glory Boys was developed and directed by Gerald Seymour.