A Perfect Spy
The life of British MI6 spy Magnus Pym, from his school days to his mysterious disappearance.
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A Perfect Spy - Le Carré’s Most Personal Story on Screen (1987)
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The life of British MI6 spy Magnus Pym, from his school days to his mysterious disappearance.
1.Part 1
04-11-198753 minA young Magnus leaves his troubled family behind to face the trials of boarding school.
2.Part 2
11-11-198753 minMagnus, sent to Switzerland, meets two men who will be important in his life as a spy.
3.Part 3
18-11-198753 minMagnus betrays his father Rick and renews his acquaintance with Axel.
4.Part 4
25-11-198753 minMagnus is living in the US and still bailing his father out of trouble.
5.Part 5
02-12-198753 minThe heads of GB and US intelligence argue over Pym’s loyalty.
6.Part 6
09-12-198753 minOn hearing of Rick’s death, Pym and Mary return to Vienna.
7.Part 7
16-12-198753 minAxel makes contact with Mary.
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