The Whistle Blower (1986)

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Superpatriotic Briton Michael Caine learns from his son Nigel Havers, a Russian translator with Government Communications Headquarters, that the CIA might have ordered the deaths of some GCH employees to avoid any security leaks. When Havers mentions that he's thinking about blowing the whistle on… More Superpatriotic Briton Michael Caine learns from his son Nigel Havers, a Russian translator with Government Communications Headquarters, that the CIA might have ordered the deaths of some GCH employees to avoid any security leaks. When Havers mentions that he's thinking about blowing the whistle on the sordid goings-on, Caine, convinced that whatever the CIA is doing is for the greatest good, implores his son to keep quiet. Soon afterward, Havers is found murdered. Even after this, Caine refuses to think ill of his government and its allies. It takes the death of investigative reporter James Fox to shake Caine out of his self-denial and to confront the persons responsible for the killings within the GCH. The venerable John Gielgud offers a surprising characterization in this complex conspiracy thriller. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: PG, 1 hr. 38 min.
Directed By: Simon Langton
Genres: Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense

In Theaters: Jul 10, 1987 Wide
On DVD: Dec 3, 2002
Studio: Nelson Entertainment

Critic Reviews

Lori Hoffman, Atlantic City Weekly
Brilliant performance by Michael Caine
Steve Crum, Video-Reviewmaster.com
Neatly done spy film with effective Michael Caine performance.

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xGary X

A decent cast try their best to hold together the kind of convoluted and hysterical cold war spy nonsense that looks rather ridiculous in this day and age. And fail.
Jason R

Pretty good, and Michael Caine as always is awesome.

Cast

            Michael Caine as Frank Jones

            James Fox as Lord

            Nigel Havers as Robert Jones

            Felicity Dean as Cynthia Goodburn

            John Gielgud as Sir Adrian Chapple

            Gordon Jackson as Bruce

            Barry Foster as Charles Greig

            Kenneth Colley as Bill Pickett

            Dinah Stabb as Rose

            Andrew Hawkins as Allen Goodburn

            Trevor Cooper as Inspector Bourne

            James Simmons as Mark

            Bill Wallis as Dodgson

            David Langton as Secretary to the Cabinet

            Arturo Venegas as Alex

            Andrew Bradford as Prison Officer

            Pamela Collins as Sloane Ranger

            Sevilia Delofski as Russian Woman

            John Gill as Clergyman

            Patrick Holt as Irate Driver

            Renny Krupinski as Contact Prisoner

            Gerald Perreau-Saissine as Stephen Kedge

            Ralph Nossek as Makeup Man

            Katherine Reeve as Tiffany

            Peter Hutchinson as Bank Manager

            Julian Battersby as Doctor

            Jan Carey as Miss Donald

            Carmel Cryan as Anne Frank's Secretary

            Gregory Floy as Coroner's Officer

            Peter Mackriel as Flecker

            Susan Porrett as Security Officer

            Doyle Richmond as American Interrogator

            David Shaughnessey as Medical Officer

            David Telfer as Ticket Collector

            Joe Dunlap as Policeman
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