A Perfect Spy
A Perfect Spy
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A Perfect Spy

6.5 / 10
1987
1 season
7 episodes
Drama

The life of British MI6 spy Magnus Pym, from his school days to his mysterious disappearance.

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A Perfect Spy - Le Carré’s Most Personal Story on Screen (1987)

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The life of British MI6 spy Magnus Pym, from his school days to his mysterious disappearance.

  • Part 1

    1.Part 1

    04-11-198753m

    A young Magnus leaves his troubled family behind to face the trials of boarding school.

  • Part 2

    2.Part 2

    11-11-198753m

    Magnus, sent to Switzerland, meets two men who will be important in his life as a spy.

  • Part 3

    3.Part 3

    18-11-198753m

    Magnus betrays his father Rick and renews his acquaintance with Axel.

  • Part 4

    4.Part 4

    25-11-198753m

    Magnus is living in the US and still bailing his father out of trouble.

  • Part 5

    5.Part 5

    02-12-198753m

    The heads of GB and US intelligence argue over Pym’s loyalty.

  • Part 6

    6.Part 6

    09-12-198753m

    On hearing of Rick’s death, Pym and Mary return to Vienna.

  • Part 7

    7.Part 7

    16-12-198753m

    Axel makes contact with Mary.

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