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Director: Peter Butt
Cast: Tony Llewellyn-Jones, Hugo Weaving, Bob Baines, Leanne Mauro
With a nuclear arms race set to escalate the Cold War, Prime Minister Menzies appoints Colonel Charles Spry to take charge of the fledgling Australian Security Intelligence Organisation, ASIO. The staunchly anti-communist, fifth-generation soldier recruits new officers to fight a covert war against a cunning enemy. Their primary task is to investigate Australians spying for the Soviets and infiltrate Communist Party branches with undercover agents.
Critical Reception & Ratings
I, Spry (2010) is a TV movie directed by Peter Butt that explores the early days of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) and its covert war against communism during the Cold War era. While the film has not received widespread critical acclaim, it provides an informative and historical dramatization of this important period in Australia's security history.
Why you might like this:
Fans of historical dramas and political thrillers will appreciate the taut, gripping portrayal of the early Cold War era in Australia directed by Peter Butt. With standout performances from Tony Llewellyn-Jones, Hugo Weaving, and Bob Baines, this 2010 TV movie offers a compelling glimpse into the covert fight against communism as ASIO was formed to protect the nation.