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The Human Factor
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The Human Factor

1979-12-18 · 115 min · ★ 5.8

Thriller

When a leak of information in the African section of British Intelligence is discovered, a security man is brought in to investigate.

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Directors
Otto Preminger
Production companies
Wheel Productions, The Rank Organisation, The Sigma Production
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released
Budget
USD 5,500,000
Revenue
USD 376,050

Top Cast

Nicol WilliamsonNicol WilliamsonMaurice Castle
Richard AttenboroughRichard AttenboroughColonel John Daintry
Derek JacobiDerek JacobiArthur Davis
John GielgudJohn GielgudBrigadier Tomlinson
ImanImanSarah
Joop DodererJoop DodererCornelius Muller
Robert MorleyRobert MorleyDoctor Percival
Ann ToddAnn ToddCastle's Mother
Anthony WoodruffDr Barker
Keith MarshKeith MarshPorter
Gary ForbesGary ForbesSam
Angela ThorneAngela ThorneLady Mary Hargreaves
Tony HaygarthTony HaygarthBuffy
Cyd HaymanCyd HaymanCynthia
Paul SeedShop Assistant
Ken JonesKen JonesMessenger
Fiona FullertonElizabeth
Tony VogelTony VogelMatthew Connolly
Martin BensonMartin BensonBoris
Adrienne CorriAdrienne CorriSylvia

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