The Avengers (1998)
Director
Jeremiah S. Chechik
Main cast
Ralph Fiennes; Uma Thurman; Sean Connery; Patrick Macnee; Jim Broadbent
Genres
Thriller
Description
British Ministry agent John Steed, under direction from "Mother", investigates a diabolical plot by arch-villain Sir August de Wynter to rule the world with his weather control machine. Steed investigates the beautiful Doctor Mrs. Emma Peel, the only suspect, but simultaneously falls for her and joins forces with her to combat Sir August.
Jeremiah S. Chechik
Main cast
Ralph Fiennes; Uma Thurman; Sean Connery; Patrick Macnee; Jim Broadbent
Genres
Thriller
Description
British Ministry agent John Steed, under direction from "Mother", investigates a diabolical plot by arch-villain Sir August de Wynter to rule the world with his weather control machine. Steed investigates the beautiful Doctor Mrs. Emma Peel, the only suspect, but simultaneously falls for her and joins forces with her to combat Sir August.
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