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Hugh Whitemore
Pack of Lies
Synopsis
Based on a true story, this compelling play explores the moral dilemma faced by a British family when MI5 asks them to spy on their close friends, a seemingly ordinary Canadian couple who are secretly Soviet agents. As trust erodes and loyalties are tested, the family must confront the devastating implications of betrayal and the hidden lives of those they thought they knew.
Genres
Characters
The British familyProtagonist
A family asked by MI5 to spy on their close friends, facing a moral dilemma and the devastating implications of betrayal.
Helen KrogerAntagonist
One half of a seemingly ordinary Canadian couple who are secretly Soviet agents, whose hidden life is exposed by MI5.
Peter KrogerAntagonist
One half of a seemingly ordinary Canadian couple who are secretly Soviet agents, whose hidden life is exposed by MI5.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pack of Lies based on a true story?
Pack of Lies is based on a true story. It dramatizes the events surrounding the Portland spy ring in the United Kingdom.
Does Pack of Lies have a film or TV adaptation?
A television film adaptation of Hugh Whitemore's play was produced and aired, featuring a notable cast that brought the Cold War espionage drama to the screen.