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A Spy Among Friends

A Spy Among Friends

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A Spy Among Friends

"One of their own has done the unthinkable."

2022

1 Seasons

6 Episodes

6.5(80 votes)

Ended

War & Politics

Drama

Overview

Follow the defection of notorious British intelligence officer and KGB double agent, Kim Philby, through the lens of his complex relationship with MI6 colleague and close friend, Nicholas Elliott.

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Sony Pictures Television

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

The people behind it

Cast & crew

7 featured cast members

Starring

Guy Pearce

Guy Pearce

Kim Philby

Damian Lewis

Damian Lewis

Nicholas Elliott

Anna Maxwell Martin

Anna Maxwell Martin

Lily Thomas

Stephen Kunken

Stephen Kunken

James Jesus Angelton

Adrian Edmondson

Adrian Edmondson

Sir Roger Hollis

Nicholas Rowe

Nicholas Rowe

Sir Anthony Blunt

Monika Gossmann

Monika Gossmann

Galina

Creative team

Created by: Ben Macintyre
Alexander Cary
Showrunner: Alexander Cary
Nick Murphy
Produced by: Chrissy Skinns

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