A Perfect Spy

A Perfect Spy

A Perfect Spy

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A Perfect Spy

1987- 1987

1 Seasons

7 Episodes

6.5(15 votes)

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Drama

Overview

The life of British MI6 spy Magnus Pym, from his school days to his mysterious disappearance.

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Production Companies

BBC

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Videos & Trailers

1 video

Cast & Crew

7 members

Acting

Peter Egan

Magnus Pym

Peter Egan

Acting

Ray McAnally

Rick Pym

Ray McAnally

Acting

Alan Howard

Jack Brotherhood

Alan Howard

Acting

Rüdiger Weigang

Axel

Rüdiger Weigang

Acting

Peggy Ashcroft

Miss Dubber

Peggy Ashcroft

Acting

Jane Booker

Mary Pym

Jane Booker

Acting

Tim Healy

Syd Lemon

Tim Healy

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