Movie

The Defector

★ 7.0(7)201715m

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Director: Scott Mannion
Release date: 2017-12-20
Runtime: 15m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Australia

About The Defector

The Defector is a 2017 movie in the History, Mystery and Thriller genres, directed by Scott Mannion, starring Sean Taylor, Malcolm Kennard and Lech Mackiewicz. It has a runtime of 15 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 7 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Defector in United Arab Emirates — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

1967, the height of the Red Scare. Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt is embroiled in a power struggle after discovering his spymaster has illegally investigated and exposed Red sympathisers embedded within Holt's administration.

Cast

Sean Taylor

Harold Holt

Malcolm Kennard

Charles Forwell

Lech Mackiewicz

Ivan Petrov

Josef Ber

Teddy Knox

Aaron Scully

David Bondurant

Renaud Jadin

Tom Lancaster

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Defector in United Arab Emirates?+

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Is The Defector on Netflix?+

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How long is The Defector?+

The Defector has a runtime of 15 minutes (15 minutes).

Who stars in The Defector?+

The Defector stars Sean Taylor, Malcolm Kennard, Lech Mackiewicz, Josef Ber and Aaron Scully.

When did The Defector come out?+

The Defector is a 2017 movie directed by Scott Mannion.

What genre is The Defector?+

The Defector is History, Mystery and Thriller film.

Who directed The Defector?+

The Defector was directed by Scott Mannion.