The Glory Boys 1984
What is The Glory Boys?
The Glory Boys is a 1984 British three-part television thriller miniseries made for Yorkshire Television and first broadcast on the ITV network between 1 and 3 October 1984, starring Rod Steiger and Anthony Perkins. Set in London, the plot follows a visiting Israeli scientist named David Sokarev, who is targeted for assassination by two different terrorist organisations, one Irish and one Arab.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1984
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 3
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 1, 1984
- Last aired
- Oct 3, 1984
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
- Updated
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The Glory Boys is a 1984 British three-part television thriller miniseries made for Yorkshire Television and first broadcast on the ITV network between 1 and 3 October 1984, starring Rod Steiger and Anthony Perkins. Set in London, the plot follows a visiting Israeli scientist named David Sokarev, who is targeted for assassination by two different terrorist organisations, one Irish and 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. Two terrorists, one from the IRA and another from the PLO, converge in the city to complete the mission against the Israeli scientist. The political thriller miniseries was produced by Yorkshire Television for ITV.
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“A gripping exploration of drama and crime that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Where can I stream or watch The Glory Boys online?
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Is The Glory Boys worth watching?
The Glory Boys holds a community rating of 6.1/10 based on 7 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Crime for fans of the genre.
How many seasons and episodes are in The Glory Boys, and how long does it take to binge?
The Glory Boys spans 1 season and 3 total episodes. A complete watch takes approximately 3 hours (at an average of 60 minutes per episode).
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