The Glory Boys (1984)
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29% of users liked it
(72 ratings)
Set in London, this three-part British miniseries was adapted by Gerald Seymour from his own novel. A visiting Israeli scientist was targeted for assassination by two different terrorist organizations: one Irish, one Arab. After working at cross-purposes for an extended length of time, the hired… More Set in London, this three-part British miniseries was adapted by Gerald Seymour from his own novel. A visiting Israeli scientist was targeted for assassination by two different terrorist organizations: one Irish, one Arab. After working at cross-purposes for an extended length of time, the hired killers from both factions decided to join forces to carry out their murderous assignment. American actors Rod Steigerand Anthony Perkins headed the cast of The Glory Boys, which originally aired over Yorkshire Television from October 1-3, 1984. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Aaron Harris, Alfred Burke
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Television, Mystery & Suspense
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Sep 1, 1984 Wide
- Studio
- HBO Video
Critic Reviews
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Cheryl DeWolfe, Apollo Guide
The DVD features a minimum of extras.
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Cheryl DeWolfe, Apollo Guide
Neither the film's techniques and pacing nor its fashions have aged well in the decades since its first airing.
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Cast
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Sheila Allen
as Mrs. Sokarev
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Robert Arden
as Washington Host
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Ron Berglas
as Elkin
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Alfred Burke
as Jones
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John Cording
as Smithson
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Iain Cuthbertson
as Minister
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Michael Halphie
as Arab Controller
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Aaron Harris
as McCoy
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Michael J. Jackson
as Mackiewicz
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Robert Lang
as Fairclough
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Roderic Leigh
as French Police Official
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Joanna Lumley
as Helen
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Alan MacNaughton
as Sir Humphrey Talbot
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Hubert Rees
as Norah's Father
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Rod Steiger
as Sokarev
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Julian Littman
as Arab Passenger
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Anthony Perkins
as Jimmy
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Sallyanne Law
as Norah
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Nigel Collins
as Prisoner
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Christopher Ettridge
as Duggan
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Randal Herley
as Doorman
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Gary Brown
as Famy
