An Englishman Abroad
1983, English. Directed by John Schlesinger.
What did the former spy want from Coral and why did he later invite her to lunch?
Actress Coral Browne travels to Moscow, and meets a mysterious Englishman. Turns out he's the notorious spy, Guy Burgess. Based on a true story, with Ms. Browne playing herself.
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- John SchlesingerDirector
- Alan BatesGuy Burgess
- Coral BrowneHerself
- Charles GrayClaudius (Charles)
- Harold InnocentRosencrantz
- Douglas ReithToby
- Peter ChelsomGiles
- Roger HammondShoe Shop Assistant
- Matthew SimThe Boy
- Vernon DobtcheffGuildenstern
- Mark Wing-DaveyHamlet
- Denys HawthorneTailor
- Trevor BaxterPajama Shop Manager
Details
- Released
- 29 November 1983
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Alan Bennett
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What An Englishman Abroad is based on
An Englishman Abroad is based on a true story.
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An Englishman Abroad runs 63 minutes (1h 3m).
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An Englishman Abroad is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like An Englishman Abroad?
If you liked An Englishman Abroad, try Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors, Mansfield Park, The Christmas Shoes.
Who directed An Englishman Abroad?
An Englishman Abroad (1983) was directed by John Schlesinger and stars Alan Bates, Coral Browne, Charles Gray.
What is An Englishman Abroad based on?
An Englishman Abroad is based on a true story.