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A Question of Identity

A Question of Identity

19920h 50m

Overview

Erwin van Haarlem is a man of mystery. Living in London in 1986 and ostensibly a Dutch art dealer, he is in fact spying for Czechoslovakia with a mission to track down supporters of the dissident group, Chapter 77.

Directed by Nigel Miller
Written by Jeff Pope, John Milne
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Top Cast

Bernard Hill

Bernard Hill

Erwin van Haarlem

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Shirley Cain

Johanna van Haarlem

Tomasz Borkowy

Tomasz Borkowy

Peter

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Marella Oppenheim

Helene

John Lyons

John Lyons

Edwards

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Bob Mason

George

Shaughan Seymour

Shaughan Seymour

Robins

Veronica Roberts

Veronica Roberts

Judy

David Dixon

David Dixon

Dean

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Simon Jessop

Rogers

About A Question of Identity

A Question of Identity is a drama, crime film released in 1992. Directed by Nigel Miller, it stars Bernard Hill, Shirley Cain, Tomasz Borkowy. Erwin van Haarlem is a man of mystery. Living in London in 1986 and ostensibly a Dutch art dealer, he is in fact spying for Czechoslovakia with a mission to track down supporters of the dissident group, Chapter 77.

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