A Swedish spy walks into a Russian courtroom. What could go wrong? Everything.
Carl Hamilton is called to Moscow to testify on behalf of a GRU officer who is charged with treason against the state. He has to testify that the officer has not sold information to Sweden.
Acting
Stefan Sauk's restrained desperation in the witness stand
Production
Gritty 90s Moscow authenticity on a TV budget
Director
Vladimir Grammatikov
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Filmed during the actual Yeltsin era, capturing genuine post-Soviet chaos. The Russian president is played by a lookalike actor, not stock footage.
This was the final Hamilton TV film before the franchise pivoted to theatrical features. Grammatikov only directed this one installment.
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