Beloved Enemy (1981)
A cool hard study of 'the art of the deal' on a global scale. Sir Peter, the chillingly affable chief exec of big British multi-national UKM, learns that the Soviet Union's chief scientists are in London with government credit to spend. He's keen to flog them a tyre-production plant. based in the Ukraine, which will unshackle UKM from bothersome unions at home. But at the negotiating table, it fast becomes apparent that the Soviets are more interested in the laser technology UKM employs to vulcanise their tyres; and Peter starts to foresee a new future in military aerospace for his ever fiexible firm.
Director: Alan Clarke
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 69 min
Release Date: February 10, 1981
Cast
- Graham Crowden - Sir Peter
- Tony Doyle - Blake
- Oscar Quitak - Teddy Whitaker, M. P.
- Steven Berkoff - Kozlov
- George Pravda - Pervitsky
- Jerry Harte - Kettner
- Malcolm Ingram - Clive
- Malcolm Ingram - Bob
- Wendy Gifford - Barbara
- Larry Hoodekoff - Boris
Screenplay
- David Leland (Screenplay)
- Charles Levinson
- Charles Levinson (Book)
Cinematography: Barry McCann, Elmer Cossey
Editing: Tariq Anwar
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
cold war
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Beloved Enemy about?
- A cool hard study of 'the art of the deal' on a global scale. Sir Peter, the chillingly affable chief exec of big British multi-national UKM, learns that the Soviet Union's chief scientists are in London with government credit to spend. He's keen to flog them a tyre-production plant. based in the Ukraine, which will unshackle UKM from bothersome unions at home. But at the negotiating table, it fast becomes apparent that the Soviets are more interested in the laser technology UKM employs to vulcanise their tyres; and Peter starts to foresee a new future in military aerospace for his ever fiexible firm.
- Who directed Beloved Enemy?
- Beloved Enemy was directed by Alan Clarke.
- Who stars in Beloved Enemy?
- Beloved Enemy stars Graham Crowden, Tony Doyle, Oscar Quitak, Steven Berkoff, George Pravda, Jerry Harte.
- How long is Beloved Enemy?
- Beloved Enemy has a runtime of 1h 9m (69 minutes).
- What genre is Beloved Enemy?
- Beloved Enemy is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Beloved Enemy produced?
- Beloved Enemy was produced in United Kingdom.