Smiley's People
The murder of a Soviet defector forces his old handler, British spymaster George Smiley, out of retirement. His investigation leads to an old nemesis, the Soviet spymaster known only as "Karla". This will be their final dance.
Cast:Alec Guinness , Eileen Atkins , Bill Paterson , Vladek Sheybal , Andy Bradford , Bernard Hepton , Michael Byrne , Anthony Bate , Tusse Silberg , Germaine Delbat , Michael Lonsdale , Curd Jürgens , Mario Adorf , Barry Foster , Michael Gough , Rosalie Crutchley , Ingrid Pitt , Dudley Sutton
S1.E1 ∙ A Mother's Assistance
What is the connection between a penniless Russian woman in Paris and the brutal murder of an old man in a London park? And so begins a new conundrum for George Smiley to sort out.
S1.E2 ∙ The General's Big Fish
Smiley makes inquiries among many Russian exiles, and uncovers a photograph revealing an astonishing secret.
S1.E3 ∙ Gathering Friends
Smiley learns that his nemesis, the dreaded Soviet spymaster Karla, has a deep secret hidden involving his personal life. He now attempts to track down certain Russian individuals who could aid him, but they keep disappearing.
S1.E4 ∙ The Rogue Elephant
Smiley gets into trouble with his superiors, who want the investigation closed. But he finally encounters the woman and gets her account.
S1.E5 ∙ Alexandra Tatjana
Smiley is hot on the trail leading to Karla, but must make the ultimate sacrifice: cutting off his wife Ann.
S1.E6 ∙ Smiley's Lighter
The final confrontation between Smiley and Karla takes place. But in this game there are no victors, only losers.
