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1000 · 300 mins · English
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Directed by
Simon Langton
Starring
Alec Guinness, Alan Rickman, Michael Lonsdale, Mario Adorf, Beryl Reid, Michael Gough

Recalled from retirement to settle a friend's affairs, Smiley discovers that the Circus—his former intelligence service—is paralyzed by political concerns and refuses to investigate. He tracks his friend's recent clues, which lead to a senior figure in the Russian secret service and a deadly secret worth killing for.

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