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Soft Targets

Movie·1982·Comedy, Thriller, Drama·1h 15m·Directed by Charles Sturridge

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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.

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Ian HolmIan HolmAlexeiHelen MirrenHelen MirrenCeliaNigel HaversNigel HaversHarmanCelia GregoryCelia GregoryFrancesMargery MasonMargery MasonCelia's MotherThorley WaltersThorley WaltersOld Wedding Guest
Hugh Thomas
Hugh ThomasCastleTony DoyleTony DoyleKirby

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