Movie

An Englishman Abroad

“What did the former spy want from Coral and why did he later invite her to lunch?”

★ 6.1(11)19831h 3m

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Good to know

Director: John Schlesinger
Release date: 1983-11-29
Runtime: 1h 3m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC

About An Englishman Abroad

An Englishman Abroad is a 1983 movie in the Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by John Schlesinger, starring Alan Bates, Coral Browne and Charles Gray. It has a runtime of 1 hour 3 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 11 viewers. Below you can see where to watch An Englishman Abroad in Saudi Arabia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Actress Coral Browne travels to Moscow, and meets a mysterious Englishman. Turns out he's the notorious spy, Guy Burgess. Based on a true story, with Ms. Browne playing herself.

Cast

Alan Bates

Guy Burgess

Coral Browne

Herself

Charles Gray

Claudius (Charles)

Harold Innocent

Rosencrantz

Douglas Reith

Toby

Peter Chelsom

Giles

Roger Hammond

Shoe Shop Assistant

Matthew Sim

The Boy

Vernon Dobtcheff

Guildenstern

Mark Wing-Davey

Hamlet

Denys Hawthorne

Tailor

Trevor Baxter

Pajama Shop Manager

Themes & keywords

based on true storylonelinessdefectionhamletussrcold war era

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch An Englishman Abroad in Saudi Arabia?+

An Englishman Abroad is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Saudi Arabia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is An Englishman Abroad on Netflix?+

An Englishman Abroad is not on Netflix in Saudi Arabia right now.

How long is An Englishman Abroad?+

An Englishman Abroad has a runtime of 1 hour 3 minutes (63 minutes).

Who stars in An Englishman Abroad?+

An Englishman Abroad stars Alan Bates, Coral Browne, Charles Gray, Harold Innocent and Douglas Reith.

When did An Englishman Abroad come out?+

An Englishman Abroad is a 1983 movie directed by John Schlesinger.

What genre is An Englishman Abroad?+

An Englishman Abroad is Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed An Englishman Abroad?+

An Englishman Abroad was directed by John Schlesinger.