Blunt(1987)
Blunt Synopsis
Anthony Blunt is an eminent Cambridge-educated art historian who is also working as a spy for the Soviet Union. In love with double agent Guy Burgess, he helps Burgess get yet another treasonous British agent to safety in Moscow. When Burgess unexpectedly defects as well, the government becomes suspicious of Blunt, but investigators have trouble believing such a refined and aristocratic gentleman would ever betray his nation and his class.
Blunt (1987) is a tv movie and drama film directed by John Glenister, released on January 11, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Ian Richardson, Anthony Hopkins, Michael Williams and Rosie Kerslake. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- John Glenister
- Writers:
- Robin Chapman
- Producers:
- Martin Thompson
- Cinematographer:
- John McGlashan
- Production:
- BBC, A+E Global Media
- Status:
- Released
Blunt Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ian Richardson
as Anthony Blunt
Anthony Hopkins
as Guy Burgess
Michael Williams
as Goronwy Rees
- Rosie Kerslake
Rosie Kerslake
as Margie Rees
Geoffrey Chater
as Guy Liddell
Albert Welling
as Vasily
- Michael McStay
Michael McStay
as Donald Maclean
Key crew
Directed by John Glenister, written by Robin Chapman, produced by Martin Thompson.
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Blunt Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 6 ratings.
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Blunt – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Blunt online?
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Blunt (1987) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Blunt?
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The main cast of Blunt (1987) includes Ian Richardson, Anthony Hopkins, Michael Williams, Rosie Kerslake and Geoffrey Chater. The film was directed by John Glenister. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Blunt released?
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Blunt was released on January 11, 1987 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Blunt worth watching?
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Blunt (1987) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.