Another Country

"Convention outraged. A class abandoned. A country betrayed."

Jun 1 1984 PG 1h 30m
Biography, Drama, History

In Moscow in 1983, an American journalist interviews Guy Bennett, who recalls his last year at public school, fifty years before, and how it contributed to him becoming a spy.

Plot

Based on the award winning play by Julian Mitchell, the film explores the effect of Public School life in the 1930's on Guy Burgess as his homosexuality and unwillingness to "play the game" turns him eastwards towards communist Russia.

Written by

Julian Mitchell

Directed by

Marek Kanievska

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Goldcrest, National Film Finance Corporation (NFFC)

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 3 BAFTA 1 win & 4 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
7,672
Average Rating
7 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA