A Deadly Game (1979)

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Charlie Muffin, top British Intelligence operative, has just broken up a major Soviet spy network in England. However, a new Director with new ideas takes over and wants Charlie out. But ... See full summary »

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4 August 2003 | Sabalon
Great movie for Charlie Muffin fans
I have been a Brian Freemantle/Charlie Muffin fan for years. This is the first Charlie Muffin story, and I was curious how well it would translate over. With the exception of the ending, this movie is very faithful to the book (or my memory of the book).

If you are expecting James Bond, you'll be shocked. The idea behind Charlie is that he is an agent, not a superhero. Plagued by sore feet and disliking guns, he is not your hollywood spy. David Hemmings did a TERRIFIC job in portraying Charlie and giving him an everyman quality.

The only problem I had with the whole movie was the cover shot. It is just too "out of character" looking.

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Quotes

Snare: So Harrison goes first?
Charlie Muffin: Don't you two have first names? Harrison and Snare, then? Christ, you were at school together!

Goofs

The VW blown up at the checkpoint was a pre-1970 model, whereas in other scenes it was a post-1970 model.

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Gold Lamé
(uncredited)
Music by Keith Papworth
De Wolfe Music Ltd

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Thriller

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Release Date:

12 October 1983

Language

English

Country of Origin

UK, West Germany

Filming Locations

West Berlin, Berlin, Germany

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