The Defector (2017): Cast
The Defector is a 2017 short historical thriller directed by Scott Mannion, starring Sean Taylor as Harold Holt, Lech Mackiewicz and Malcolm Kennard. It runs 15 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 15 min
- Director
- Scott Mannion
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Defector About?
The premise of The Defector without spoilers.
In 1967, during the Red Scare, Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt finds himself caught in a dangerous power struggle. His spymaster has secretly investigated and revealed suspected communist sympathizers within Holt’s own government, leading to a crisis that threatens Holt's position and exposes deep divisions within the Australian political landscape.
The Defector Cast & Characters
Sean Taylor leads the cast as Harold Holt, with Lech Mackiewicz as Ivan Petrov and Malcolm Kennard as Charles Forwell. Directed by Scott Mannion; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Scott Mannion
- Sean Taylor as Harold Holt
- Lech Mackiewicz as Ivan Petrov
- Malcolm Kennard as Charles Forwell
- Renaud Jadin as Tom Lancaster
Also Starring in The Defector
· 2 more- Aaron Scully David Bondurant
- Josef Ber Teddy Knox
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The Defector FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Defector, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Defector?
The Defector runs 15 minutes.
When was The Defector released?
The Defector was released on December 20, 2017.
Who directed The Defector?
The Defector was directed by Scott Mannion.
Who is in the cast of The Defector?
The Defector stars Sean Taylor as Harold Holt, Lech Mackiewicz as Ivan Petrov and Malcolm Kennard as Charles Forwell, among 6 credited actors.
Does The Defector have a post-credit scene?
No. The Defector has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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