A '90s TV thriller where Kyle MacLachlan plays an IRA spy who takes baths and saves Europe.
Former IRA agent Sean Dillon comes to the rescue when a woman discovers a briefcase containing plans that could destroy all of Europe. Dillon's assignment is to protect her until the plans can be properly destroyed.
Acting
MacLachlan's eyebrows do heavy lifting as Dillon broods in various European locations.
Practical Effects
Glorious '90s practical explosions and that one memorable bathtub scene.
Director
George Mihalka
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was one of two Sean Dillon TV movies adapted from Jack Higgins novels, both starring MacLachlan—neither led to the series the network clearly wanted.
Released during the Good Friday Agreement negotiations, its IRA protagonist-as-hero framing now plays as deeply weird historical artifact.
CA
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