The Preventers
1996 · 30 min · ★ 7.0 · Comedy
Parody of 1960's spy capers.
Directed by Liddy Oldroyd · Written by Morwenna Banks
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Morwenna Banks Penelope Gold - R Robert Harley Craig Sturdy
- C Chris England Mike Stallion
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William Gaunt Controller -
Ed Devereaux Roger Stavro Mordik -
Chris Langham Dr. Keelover -
Neil Mullarkey Croupier -
Simon Williams Lord Timothy Belvoir St. Nash
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