Soft Targets (1982)
Stephen Poliakoff's parody of the spy-thriller genre. A Russian diplomat becomes convinced that he is at the centre of a Foreign Office plot.
Director: Charles Sturridge
Genre: Comedy, Thriller, Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: October 19, 1982
Cast
- Ian Holm - Alexei
- Helen Mirren - Celia
- Nigel Havers - Harman
- Celia Gregory - Frances
- Margery Mason - Celia's Mother
- Thorley Walters - Old Wedding Guest
- Hugh Thomas - Castle
- Tony Doyle - Kirby
- Chris Langham - Drinkwater
- Rupert Everett - Boy at Party
Screenplay
Music: Geoffrey Burgon
Editing: David Martin
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Cold War: Espionage and Secrets, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Crippling Fear of the Unknown, Twisted Psychological Thriller
Keywords
london, england, suicide attempt, spy, cold war, paranoia, soviet union, wedding party
More Films by Director: Charles Sturridge
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Soft Targets about?
- Stephen Poliakoff's parody of the spy-thriller genre. A Russian diplomat becomes convinced that he is at the centre of a Foreign Office plot.
- Who directed Soft Targets?
- Soft Targets was directed by Charles Sturridge.
- Who stars in Soft Targets?
- Soft Targets stars Ian Holm, Helen Mirren, Nigel Havers, Celia Gregory, Margery Mason, Thorley Walters.
- How long is Soft Targets?
- Soft Targets has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is Soft Targets?
- Soft Targets is a Comedy, Thriller, Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Soft Targets produced?
- Soft Targets was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Soft Targets?
- The themes of Soft Targets include: Cold War: Espionage and Secrets, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Crippling Fear of the Unknown, Twisted Psychological Thriller.