Codename Kyril is one of the many fantastic espionage thrillers that came from the 1980's. it's wonderfully complex, boasting a plot full of twists and turns, betrayal, love etc. You need to concentrate, as there is so much going on, even after the conclusion it takes time to digest what you've just watched.
I don't think you could ask for a better cast then this one, the performances are outstanding, the much missed Ian Charleson is excellent as Kyril, totally believable in the lead role. Edward Woodward, Joss Ackland, Richard E. Grant, Peter Vaughan and of course the much loved Denholm Elliot, all brilliant, and feed off one another's talents.
It boasts some brilliant scenes, James Laurenson's 'Sikarov' appearing from behind the mirror (jumped out of my skin!) and the London car chase, forget Fast and Furious, this car chase was epic, complete with Austin Maestro's!!
The espionage thriller seemed to be a long forgotten genre, but I'm glad that it seems to have come to life once again.
This is a drama of great quality, and well worth seeing, 9/10
I don't think you could ask for a better cast then this one, the performances are outstanding, the much missed Ian Charleson is excellent as Kyril, totally believable in the lead role. Edward Woodward, Joss Ackland, Richard E. Grant, Peter Vaughan and of course the much loved Denholm Elliot, all brilliant, and feed off one another's talents.
It boasts some brilliant scenes, James Laurenson's 'Sikarov' appearing from behind the mirror (jumped out of my skin!) and the London car chase, forget Fast and Furious, this car chase was epic, complete with Austin Maestro's!!
The espionage thriller seemed to be a long forgotten genre, but I'm glad that it seems to have come to life once again.
This is a drama of great quality, and well worth seeing, 9/10