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The Jigsaw Man is a 1983 British espionage thriller directed by Terence Young and based on a novel by Dorothea Bennett. Michael Caine plays Philip Kimberley, a former head of Britain's Secret Intelligence Service who defected to the Soviet Union and is given plastic surgery before being sent back to Britain to recover sensitive documents. Laurence Olivier, Susan George, and Robert Powell also appear. The film suits viewers interested in Cold War spy fiction and British political thrillers.
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Who plays Philip Kimberley in The Jigsaw Man?
Michael Caine plays Philip Kimberley, a former head of Britain's Secret Intelligence Service. The character defects to the Soviet Union and later undergoes plastic surgery.
When was The Jigsaw Man released?
The Jigsaw Man is a British espionage thriller from 1983. It was directed by Terence Young and based on a novel by Dorothea Bennett.
What is the plot of The Jigsaw Man?
The story follows Philip Kimberley after his defection to the Soviet Union and physical transformation through plastic surgery. His past as a senior British intelligence figure drives the film's espionage conflict.
Is The Jigsaw Man based on a book?
Yes. The film is based on a novel by Dorothea Bennett, with Terence Young directing the 1983 screen adaptation.
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