Smiley's People
Called out of retirement to settle the affairs of a friend, Smiley finds his old organization, the Circus, so overwhelmed by political considerations that it doesn't want to know what happened. He begins to follow up the clues of his friends past days, discovering that the clues lead to a high person in the Russian Secret service, and a secret important enough to kill for.
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Where can I watch Smiley's People in the United States?
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What are the ratings for Smiley's People?
Smiley's People scores 7.7 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Smiley's People?
Smiley's People stars Alec Guinness. John le Carré is the creator.
How many seasons of Smiley's People are there?
Smiley's People has 1 season and 6 episodes, and is ended.
How long does it take to watch all of Smiley's People?
All 6 episodes of Smiley's People add up to about 5 hours at roughly 50 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 3 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 1 days.
What network is Smiley's People on?
Smiley's People airs on BBC Two, and is produced by BBC and Paramount Television.
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