The Glory Boys

Miniseries

1984 · 3 episodes · 3h 0m in all

In London, visiting Israeli scientist David Sokarev is targeted for assassination by two different terrorist organisations: one Irish, one Arab. After working at cross-purposes for an extended length of time, the hired killers from both factions decide to join forces to carry out their murderous assignment.

Episodes

1. 1

   1. Part 1

   1 Oct 1984 · 60 min

   PLO Agent Famy and IRA Agent McCoy are hired to assassinate world-famous Israeli scientist David Sokarev. They are sought by British security on the streets of London.

2. 2

   2. Part 2

   2 Oct 1984 · 60 min

   Sokarev reluctantly proceeds to his London engagement under the protection of veteran security agent Jimmy, an alcoholic with a maverick streak. The terrorists botch their hit and split up.

3. 3

   3. Episode 3

   3 Oct 1984 · 60 min

   Wounded, McCoy stays at the suburban home of local girl Norah, who inexplicably loves the brutal killer. Police catch McCoy, and Jimmy pries out of him Famy's next plan: to kill Sokarev at Heathrow Airport.