Tag: Kim Philby

Micky Burn’s Turned Towards the Sun (2012)

Micky Burn’s Turned Towards the Sun (2012)

March 29, 2016 | By

Review of Turned Towards the Sun, Greg Oliver’s 2012 documentary of WWII commando Micky Burn (Secret Weapon Films / MVD Visual) + from the KQEK.com archives the 2003 BBC mini-series Cambridge Spies (Warner Home Video).

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DVD: Cambridge Spies (2003)

DVD: Cambridge Spies (2003)

March 29, 2016 | By

When Kim Philby died in Soviet Russia, the last member of the notorious British Communist spies was given a hero’s funeral procession, sealing one of England’s most incredible spying sagas. Branded The Cambridge Spies, the group of five, reduced to a key four, were ultimately responsible for giving away major secrets during their tenure in high-profile positions…

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