The read
It runs a compact 1h 11m.
Synopsis
Sir Anthony Blunt, who was a Soviet agent for 25 years, is routinely questioned and gives no answers, but is knighted and works as Director of the Courtauld Institute, and presents his interrogator with a puzzle in the shape of a doubtful Titian painting. He also does art restoration work in Buckingham Palace, where he gets into an interesting conversation with HMQ.
Ratings
IMDb7.7/10
10 audience votes
Key crew
- Alan BennettWriter
- John SchlesingerDirector
- Gerald GourietOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- James FoxSir Anthony Blunt
- Prunella ScalesH.M.Q.
- Geoffrey PalmerDonleavy
- David CalderChubb
- Ann BeachMrs. Chubb
- John CaterRestorer (Robertson)
- Edward de SouzaCollins
- Jason FlemyngColin
- Gregory FloyRadiologist
- Barbara HicksLady at National Gallery
- Anne JamesonBlunt's Secretary
- Mark PaytonPhillips
Themes
spyart restoration