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Reilly Ace of Spies

This epic miniseries tells the true story of Sidney Reilly, the legendary super-spy who inspired James Bond. Sam Neill stars as the suave Reilly, who spied for Britain against his native Russia in the early 1900s, even plotting to overthrow Lenin. Against a backdrop of international politics and intrigue, the series depicts the life of this flamboyant, ruthless and brilliant spy.

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Season 1 Episode 12 | 51m 35s | CC

1925: As Pepita tries to discover the truth behind her husband's disappearance, Reilly is interrogated and tortured by the Bolsheviks under Stalin's orders. Back in Britain, Cummings attempts to arrange for Reilly's rescue.

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