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Comedy thriller

Soft Targets (1982): Cast

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Soft Targets is a 1982 comedy thriller directed by Charles Sturridge, starring Helen Mirren as Celia, Ian Holm and Julian Sands. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes.

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Soft Targets (1982) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 15m (75 min)
Genres
Comedy , Drama , Thriller
Original language
English
Studio
BBC
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Soft Targets About?

The premise of Soft Targets without spoilers.

Stephen Poliakoff’s parody of the spy-thriller genre. A Russian diplomat becomes convinced that he is at the centre of a Foreign Office plot.

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Cast & crew

Soft Targets Cast & Characters

Helen Mirren leads the cast as Celia, with Ian Holm as Alexei and Julian Sands as Groom. Directed by Charles Sturridge; 14 actors are credited in all.

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More from Charles Sturridge

More films directed by Charles Sturridge, best-rated first: Lassie, Churchill’s Secret, The Scapegoat and Astonish Me.

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Soft Targets Also Known As

Also known as “Play for Today: Soft Targets”.

Also known as
  • Play for Today: Soft Targets

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Soft Targets FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Soft Targets, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Soft Targets?

Soft Targets runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).

When was Soft Targets released?

Soft Targets was released on October 19, 1982.

Who directed Soft Targets?

Soft Targets was directed by Charles Sturridge.

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Who is in the cast of Soft Targets?

Soft Targets stars Helen Mirren as Celia, Ian Holm as Alexei and Julian Sands as Groom, among 14 credited actors.

Does Soft Targets have a post-credit scene?

No. Soft Targets has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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