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The Whistle Blower

The Whistle Blower

Action · Thriller · 1986

A war veteran tries to investigate the murder of his son who was working as a Russian translator for the British intelligence service during the Cold War. He meets a web of deception and paranoia that seems impenetrable...

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The Whistle Blower

1986 Action · Thriller 1h 40m

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5.9 / 10

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A war veteran tries to investigate the murder of his son who was working as a Russian translator for the British intelligence service during the Cold War. He meets a web of deception and paranoia that seems impenetrable...

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Simon Langton

Written by

Julian Bond

Michael Caine

Michael Caine

Frank Jones

James Fox

James Fox

Lord

Nigel Havers

Nigel Havers

Robert "Bob" Jones

John Gielgud

John Gielgud

Sir Adrian Chappie

Felicity Dean

Felicity Dean

Cynthia Goodburn

Barry Foster

Barry Foster

Charles Grieg

Gordon Jackson

Gordon Jackson

Bruce

Court is in session

Put The Whistle Blower on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.