The Diplomat
2009 · 94 min · ★ 5.1 · Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller, TV Movie
A British diplomat is arrested on charges of working with Russian mafia. After death threats to his wife, they are taken into protective custody. Then the MI6 shows up with a new piece of the puzzle.
Directed by Peter Andrikidis · Written by Greg Haddrick
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Don Hany Sergei Krousov -
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Shane Briant Winston Beale -
Costa Ronin Vladimir
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