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Pack of Lies

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Canadian expatriate housewife Barbara Jackson (Ellen Burstyn) and her husband, Bob (Ronald Hines), are shocked out of their 1960s suburban malaise when British intelligence agent Stewart (Alan Bates) shows up at their door and wants to use their house for a stakeout. Stewart reveals that their neighbor Helen Schaefer (Teri Garr) and her husband, Peter (Daniel Benzali), are undercover KGB spies, and Barbara must choose between friendship and patriotism. The film is based on real events.

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John L @view2views Aug 26 I enjoyed this story telling. My attention was held completely to the very end. Fine actors perfect script I highly recommend you view this film for yourself. See more Catherine S May 16 Suspense and great acting. See more Gaspar M 11/09/2020 Excellent TV movie adapted from stage play by Hugh Whitemore dealing with a true story about an English couple and their help in bringing down a Russian spy ring in 1960's suspicious era of the Cold War. Superior acting by the entire cast, especially Ellen Burstyn. See more 04/21/2008 Interesting well made drama with brilliant performances from Alan Bates and Ellen Burstyn and a very good one from Terri Garr. See more Read all reviews
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Anthony Page

Director

Ellen Burstyn

Barbara Jackson

Teri Garr

Helen Schaefer

Alan Bates

Stewart

Sammi Davis

Julie Jackson

Ronald Hines

Bob Jackson
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Synopsis Canadian expatriate housewife Barbara Jackson (Ellen Burstyn) and her husband, Bob (Ronald Hines), are shocked out of their 1960s suburban malaise when British intelligence agent Stewart (Alan Bates) shows up at their door and wants to use their house for a stakeout. Stewart reveals that their neighbor Helen Schaefer (Teri Garr) and her husband, Peter (Daniel Benzali), are undercover KGB spies, and Barbara must choose between friendship and patriotism. The film is based on real events.
Director
Anthony Page
Producer
Robert Halmi Sr.
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
May 9, 2006
Runtime
1h 37m