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The Glory Boys(TV show/series, 1984)

1h per episode | Genres: Drama, Crime

Mini series in 1 season with 3 episodes

The Glory BoysRating: 2.8/5 (with 2 votes)
The Glory Boys is a 1984 British three-part television thriller miniseries made for Yorkshire Television and first broadcast on the ITV network between 1 and 3 October 1984, starring Rod Steiger and Anthony Perkins. It is about two terrorists, one from the IRA and another from the PLO, who meet up in London to assassinate an Israeli nuclear scientist. ()
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About The Glory Boys

Set in London, this three-part British miniseries was adapted by Gerald Seymour from his own novel. A visiting Israeli scientist was targeted for assassination by two different terrorist organizations: one Irish, one Arab. After working at cross-purposes for an extended length of time, the hired killers from both factions decided to join forces to carry out their murderous assignment.

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The Glory Boys Seasons and Episodes

10/01/1984Miniseries - 3 episodes
#1 | 10/01/1984Episode 1
Famy and McCoy are hired to assassinate a world famous scientist. They are sought by British security on the streets of London.
#2 | 10/02/1984Episode 2
Sokarev reluctantly proceeds to his London engagement under the protection of veteran security agent Jimmy, an alcoholic with a maverick streak. The terrorists botch their hit and split up.
#3 | 10/03/1984Episode 3
Wounded McCoy stays at the suburban home of Norah, a local girl who inexplicably loves the brutal killer. Police catch McCoy, and Jimmy pries out of him Famy's next plan: to kill Sokarev at Heathrow Airport. Jimmy leads his men in a race against time and manage to collar the Arab.

Additional Information

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Production country: United Kingdom (UK)
Original language: English (EN)
Spoken languages: English (EN)
Translated into 2 languages: English (EN), Spanish (ES)
Status: Ended
First episode released on: 10/01/1984
Last episode released on: 10/03/1984
Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):
"Operation Terrorist"
Keywords: miniseries

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WatchPlayStream ID: SHOWS:25477, Added: 05/16/2018, Last updated: 04/12/2024