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Codename Icarus (1981)
Subtitles for: Codename Icarus (1981)
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.
| Rate | ★ 6.5/10 (2 votes) |
| Genre | Action & AdventureDrama |
| Duration | 29 min/ep |
| Country | GB |
| Release | 08 Dec 1981 |
| Language | EN |
| Director | Richard Cooper |
| Keywords | child prodigyminiseriesteen dramaconspiracy thrillermilitarization |
| IMDb | tt0301116 ↗ |
| Type | TV Series Ended |
