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George Markstein
Born August 29, 1929 · Berlin, Germany
Died January 15, 1987 · aged 57
George Markstein (29 August 1926 – 15 January 1987) was a British journalist and writer of thrillers and teleplays. He was the script editor of the British series The Prisoner for the first thirteen episodes, and appeared briefly in its title sequence. Markstein also wrote for or story-edited other television series, specialising in espionage stories, and jointly ran a successful literary agency f…
Known For
The Odessa File · 1974The Odessa File
★ 6.61974
MovieThriller
Following the suicide of an elderly Jewish man, investigative journalist Peter Miller sets out to hunt down an SS Captain and former concentration camp commander. In doing so he discovers that, despite allegations of war crimes, the former commander has become a man of importance in industry in post-war Germany, protected from prosecution by a powerful organisation of former SS members called Odessa.
Who Dares Wins · 1982Who Dares Wins
★ 6.31982
MovieActionThriller
When SAS Captain Peter Skellen is thrown out of the service for gross misconduct due to unnecessary violence and bullying, he is soon recruited by The People's Lobby, a fanatical group aiming to hold several US dignitaries hostage. But Skellen's dismissal is a front to enable him to get close to the terrorist group. Can he get close enough to stop the Lobby from creating an international incident?
Robbery · 1967Robbery
★ 6.61967
MovieCrimeThriller
In this fictionalised account of the Great Train Robbery, career criminal Paul Clifton plans an audacious crime: the robbery of a mail train carrying millions in cash.
Spy, Stand Up · 1982Spy, Stand Up
★ 7.21982
MovieThrillerDrama
Sebastien Grenier, a former French spy, is working as a financial analyst in Zurich. However, his peaceful existence starts to disintegrate when he is recruited by a top French intelligence operative to discover how one of their own secret agents was found out and executed in broad daylight.
Frankenstein · 1968Frankenstein
★ 9.51968
MovieHorrorDrama
A version of the famous story in which Ian Holm plays both Dr. Frankenstein and the Creature he puts together from parts of dead bodies and brings to life in his laboratory.
The Suicide Club · 1970The Suicide Club
★ 8.01970
MovieThrillerHorror
Prince Florizel of Bohemia discovers a secret club where desperate men gamble with their lives, and vows to bring it to an end.
The Prisoner · 1967The Prisoner
★ 7.71967
SeriesDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
After resigning, a secret agent is abducted and taken to what looks like an idyllic village, but is really a bizarre Kafkaesque prison. His warders demand information. He gives them nothing, but only tries to escape.
Return of the Saint · 1978Return of the Saint
★ 7.01978
SeriesAction & Adventure
Follow the swashbuckling exploits of Simon Templar, a modern-day Robin Hood of sorts.
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