The Whistle Blower

1986·Movie
1h 40min·PG
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Ratings

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69/100
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6.2
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75|71

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About

A war veteran tries to investigate the murder of his son who was working as a Russian translator for the British intelligence service during the Cold War. He meets a web of deception and paranoia that seems impenetrable...

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Genres
Cold War DramaConspiracy Thriller
Mood
SomberSuspensefulIntriguingInvestigativeParanoid
Themes
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Plot
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Pacing
SteadyIncreasing Suspense
Narrative
Multiple PerspectivesFlashbacksUnreliable Narrator
Dialog
Conspiratorial ConversationsInvestigative Interviews
Character Types
Corrupt OfficialsProtagonistCold War Operatives
Time
Cold War Era1980s
Place
LondonSoviet Union
Cinematic Style
Handheld Camera WorkFilm Noir AestheticsTense Atmosphere
Costume and Set
Cold War Era WardrobesGovernment OfficesSpying Equipment

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Crew

Directed by:
Simon Langton, Fred Tammes
Produced by:
Geoffrey Reeve, Jim Reeve, Philip Nugus
Composed by:
John Scott

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