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The Glory Boys

The Glory Boys

The Glory Boys

1984 - 1984•1 season•3 episodes•~1h 0m•

★6.1(7 ratings)

DramaCrime

Overview

The Glory Boys is a three-part 1984 British political thriller miniseries produced by Yorkshire Television for ITV, starring Rod Steiger and Anthony Perkins. In London, visiting Israeli scientist David Sokarev is targeted for assassination by two different terrorist organisations: one Irish, one Arab. After working at cross-purposes for an extended length of time, the hired killers from both factions decide to join forces to carry out their murderous assignment.

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Main Cast

Rod Steiger

Rod Steiger

Professor David Sokarev

Gary Brown

Gary Brown

Famy

Aaron Harris

Aaron Harris

McCoy

Anthony Perkins

Anthony Perkins

Jimmy

Alfred Burke

Alfred Burke

Jones

Joanna Lumley

Joanna Lumley

Helen

Sallyanne Law

Sallyanne Law

Norah

Ron Berglas

Ron Berglas

Elkin

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Production

Producer: Michael Glynn

Keywords

london, englandplo terrorist groupminiseriesterrorismpolitical assassinationira (irish republican army)political thriller

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#1

The series spans 1 season with 3 episodes in total (avg. 3 per season).

#2

Each episode runs approximately 60 minutes.

#3

Originally aired on ITV1.

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Rating

6.1/10

Average

7 votes

TV Show Facts

Original Name:

The Glory Boys

Status:

Ended

In Production:

No

Age Rating:

PG

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United Kingdom

First Episode:

10/1/1984

Last Episode:

10/3/1984

Networks:

ITV1

Production Companies:

Yorkshire Television

Yorkshire Television

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