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Declassified docs reveal closeted actor Dirk Bogarde was the target of a Russian gay entrapment plot
The late Dirk Bogarde was a celebrated British actor who became a household name in the 1950s and ’60s thanks especially to his role in the comedic Doctor film series. Amidst his fame and ...
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Dirk Bogarde probed by MI5 over fears he was target of Russian gay entrapment plot, declassified files show
FILM star Dirk Bogarde was investigated by spies at MI5 as they thought he could be the target of a gay “entrapment” attempt by the Russians, newly-declassified files show. Documents released ...
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Closeted star Dirk Bogarde dared to push the envelope with this seductive psychological drama
In this week’s column, with late closeted film star Dirk Bogarde in the news, let’s revisit one of his great roles, 1963’s The Servant. Earlier this week, some newly declassified files from ...
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Dirk Bogarde and the KGB’s gay entrapment plot: MI5 files reveal secret warning to British film icon
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British actor warned by MI5 about gay sting attempt from Russian KGB
Actor Dirk Bogarde was warned by MI5 that he could be the target of a gay “entrapment” sting by the KGB, newly-declassified files reveal today. The intelligence documents released to the ...
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MI5 feared film star Dirk Bogarde could be target of KGB sting attempt
Film star Dirk Bogarde was warned by MI5 that he could be the target of a gay “entrapment” attempt by the KGB, according to newly-declassified intelligence files. Documents released to the ...