The Limbo Line (1969)

  • NR
  • 03/03/1969 (GB)
  • Thriller
  • 1h 39m

Overview

The Limbo Line tells a story of Cold War double-crossing with British secret agent Manston trying to break up a group of Russian agents who return defectors to Moscow for brainwashing. When a Russian ballerina defects to Germany, Manston goes after the head of The Limbo Line in an effort to stop the group from kidnapping the defectors. Acting against the orders of his boss, Manston is faced with killing the communist leader of the movement in Germany or allowing the dancer to be turned over for interrogation and reprisals for her political beliefs. Matters are further complicated when Manston finds himself falling for the ballerina…

Victor Canning

Writer, Novel

Donald James

Screenplay

Samuel Gallu

Director

Cast

Craig Stevens's headshot

Craig Stevens

Kate O'Mara's headshot

Kate O'Mara

Eugene Deckers's headshot

Eugene Deckers

Moira Redmond's headshot

Moira Redmond

Vladek Sheybal's headshot

Vladek Sheybal

Yolande Turner's headshot

Yolande Turner

Jean Marsh's headshot

Jean Marsh

Norman Bird's headshot

Norman Bird

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