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The Human Factor (1979)
Director: Otto Preminger
Cast: Nicol Williamson, Richard Attenborough, Derek Jacobi, John Gielgud
Runtime115 min
Rating15
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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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The Human Factor (1979) is a thriller directed by Otto Preminger that follows a security man investigating a leak of information within the African section of British Intelligence. While the film received mixed reviews from critics, it has developed a cult following over the years and is considered an underrated entry in Preminger's filmography.
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The Human Factor (1979) directed by the acclaimed Otto Preminger is a taut spy thriller that showcases the talents of a stellar cast including Nicol Williamson, Richard Attenborough, and Derek Jacobi. With Preminger's signature visual style and an intriguing plot exploring the complexities of national security, this film will captivate fans of cerebral, character-driven espionage dramas.
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The Human Factor is a 1979 British neo noir film starring Nicol Williamson, Robert Morley, and Richard Attenborough, and directed and produced by Otto Preminger. The screenplay is by Tom Stoppard, based on the 1978 novel The Human Factor by Graham Greene. It examines British espionage, and the difficulty of identifying a mole in the ranks of an intelligence service.
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