
★ 4.8 · 1978
Codename Icarus is a five-part British television serial produced by the BBC. Combinijg elements of teen drama and Cold War era conspiracy thriller, young prodigy Martin Smith is recruited by the mysterious Icarus Foundation, a shadowy organisation that exploits gifted children to develop advanced weapons, including a 'quark bomb'. The serial was broadcast twice-weekly, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from 8-9 December, 15-16 December, and 22 December. It is well remembered for being intelligent and hard-hitting, respectful of its young audience, and tackling complex themes, primarily the militarisation of science.
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Codename Icarus first aired in 1981. Moviely hosts cinematic wallpapers captured from the TV series's official backdrop imagery.
Codename Icarus is categorized as Action & Adventure, Drama.
Codename Icarus stars Barry Angel, Jack Galloway, Philip Locke, Peter Cellier, Debbie Farrington, and more.
Codename Icarus has a runtime of 29min.
Codename Icarus has 1 season on record.
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