The Human Factor

The Human Factor

5.8IMDb Score
Released:1979-12-18
Genre:Thriller
Duration:115 min
Director:Otto Preminger
Actors:Nicol Williamson, Richard Attenborough, Derek Jacobi, John Gielgud, Iman
Production:Wheel Productions, The Rank Organisation, The Sigma Production

Overview:

When a leak of information in the African section of British Intelligence is discovered, a security man is brought in to investigate.

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