Reilly, Ace of Spies
A dramatization of the life of master spy Sidney Reilly.
Reilly, Ace of Spies is a 1983 British television programme dramatizing the life of Sidney Reilly, a Russian-born adventurer and spy for the United Kingdom. The series was written by Troy Kennedy Martin, based on the 1967 book by Robin Bruce Lockhart. Sam Neill stars as Reilly. The theme music is the romance movement from Dmitri Shostakovich's The Gadfly Suite, though Shostakovich is not credited.
Quick Facts
- Based on
- Ace of Spies by Robin Bruce Lockhart
- Screenplay
- Troy Kennedy Martin
- Director
- Martin Campbell; Jim Goddard
- Starring
- Sam Neill
- Jeananne Crowley
- Leo McKern
- Tom Bell
- Kenneth Cranham
- Norman Rodway
- Theme music
- Harry Rabinowitz; Dmitri Shostakovich (main theme)
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- Series
- 1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who stars in Reilly, Ace of Spies?
Reilly, Ace of Spies stars Sam Neill, Jeananne Crowley, Leo McKern, Tom Bell, Kenneth Cranham and Norman Rodway.
Which network aired Reilly, Ace of Spies?
Reilly, Ace of Spies aired on ITV.
How many episodes of Reilly, Ace of Spies are there?
Reilly, Ace of Spies has 12 episodes across 1 season.
When did Reilly, Ace of Spies first air?
Reilly, Ace of Spies first aired on 5 September 1983.
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