The Whistle Blower
1986, English. Directed by Simon Langton.
A war veteran tries to investigate the murder of his son who was working as a Russian translator for the British intelligence service during the Cold War. He meets a web of deception and paranoia that seems impenetrable...
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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The Whistle Blower is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India.
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Cast & crew
- Simon LangtonDirector
- Michael CaineFrank Jones
- James FoxLord
- Nigel HaversRobert "Bob" Jones
- John GielgudSir Adrian Chappie
- Felicity DeanCynthia Goodburn
- Barry FosterCharles Grieg
- Gordon JacksonBruce
- Kenneth ColleyBill Pickett
- David LangtonGovt Minister
- Dinah StabbRose
- James SimmonsMark
- Katherine ReeveTiffany Goodburn
Details
- Released
- 21 November 1986
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Julian Bond
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What The Whistle Blower is based on
The Whistle Blower is adapted from a novel.
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The Whistle Blower: quick answers
Is The Whistle Blower worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 49 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Whistle Blower?
The Whistle Blower runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does The Whistle Blower have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Whistle Blower. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Whistle Blower parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Whistle Blower is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Whistle Blower on?
The Whistle Blower is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Whistle Blower?
If you liked The Whistle Blower, try Chief of Station, The Sum of All Fears, The Amateur.
Who directed The Whistle Blower?
The Whistle Blower (1986) was directed by Simon Langton and stars Michael Caine, James Fox, Nigel Havers.
What is The Whistle Blower based on?
The Whistle Blower is adapted from a novel.