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Bird of Prey

  • TV Series
  • 1982– 1982–
  • 50m
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8.4/10
148
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Bird of Prey (1982)
  • Thriller
A minor bureaucrat battles a ruthless international criminal organization.A minor bureaucrat battles a ruthless international criminal organization.A minor bureaucrat battles a ruthless international criminal organization.
IMDb RATING
8.4/10
148
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  • Stars
    • Richard Griffiths
    • Carole Nimmons
    • Jeremy Child
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    • Richard Griffiths
    • Carole Nimmons
    • Jeremy Child
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    • 2User reviews
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    1982

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    Richard Griffiths
    Richard Griffiths
    • Henry Jayas Henry Jay
    4 episodes4 eps • 1982
    Carole Nimmons
    • Anne Jayas Anne Jay
    4 episodes4 eps • 1982
    Jeremy Child
    Jeremy Child
    • Tony Henderslyas Tony Hendersly
    4 episodes4 eps • 1982
    Nigel Davenport
    Nigel Davenport
    • Charles Bridgnorthas Charles Bridgnorth
    3 episodes3 eps • 1982
    Roger Sloman
    • Harry Tomkinsas Harry Tomkins
    3 episodes3 eps • 1982
    Guido Adorni
    Guido Adorni
    • Marioas Mario
    3 episodes3 eps • 1982
    Eddie Mineo
    • Dinoas Dino
    3 episodes3 eps • 1982
    Richard Ireson
    • Detective Sergeant Eric Vineas Detective Sergeant Eric Vine
    2 episodes2 eps • 1982
    Trevor Martin
    • Trevor Chambersas Trevor Chambers
    2 episodes2 eps • 1982
    P.H. Moriarty
    P.H. Moriarty
    • Security Guardas Security Guard
    2 episodes2 eps • 1982
    Ann Pennington
    • Rochelle Hallidayas Rochelle Halliday
    1 episode1 ep • 1982
    Jim Broadbent
    Jim Broadbent
    • Detective Inspector Stanley Richardsonas Detective Inspector Stanley Richardson
    1 episode1 ep • 1982
    Christopher Logue
    • Hugo Jardineas Hugo Jardine
    1 episode1 ep • 1982
    Nicolas Chagrin
    • Louis Vacheronas Louis Vacheron
    1 episode1 ep • 1982
    Mandy Rice-Davies
    • Julia Falconeras Julia Falconer
    1 episode1 ep • 1982
    Stephen Thorne
    Stephen Thorne
    • Bank Manageras Bank Manager
    1 episode1 ep • 1982
    Sally Faulkner
    • Hannah Brentas Hannah Brent
    1 episode1 ep • 1982
    Edmund Pegge
    Edmund Pegge
    • Lanchburyas Lanchbury
    1 episode1 ep • 1982
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    A minor bureaucrat battles a ruthless international criminal organization.
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      • Thriller
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    • Connections
      Followed by Bird of Prey 2 (1984)

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    10/10
    An early tour de force that stands the test of time
    What a great mixture of conspiracy plot and geekyness. Superbly acted by Richard Griffiths who brings an understated, tolerant competence to the role. A hero for every ordinary person sitting in an unglamourous job if ever there was one.

    Everyone around him puts him down for being too caught in detail...but that comes to his rescue and Mr. Average/Boring lights the story in a way that will have you cheering.

    If ever you wanted to understand how the internet works and some of the risks it opens up for organised crime you could do a lot worse that watch this one. When it came out I took the phone off the hook and concentrated. It's a four parter that brings everything together in the most unexpected way...leaving the door open for series two.
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    • mauriceprice
    • May 8, 2012

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    • Release date
      • April 22, 1982 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Rovfågeln
    • Filming locations
      • London, England, UK
    • Production company
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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    • Runtime
      50 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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