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James Leasor(1923-2007)

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James Leasor was born on 20 December 1923 in Erith, Kent, England, UK. He was a writer, known for Where the Spies Are (1965), The One That Got Away (1957) and The Sea Wolves (1980). He was married to Joan Bevan. He died on 10 September 2007 in Wiltshire, England, UK.
BornDecember 20, 1923
DiedSeptember 10, 2007(83)
BornDecember 20, 1923
DiedSeptember 10, 2007(83)
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Known for

Where the Spies Are (1965)
Where the Spies Are
5.6
  • Writer
  • 1965
The One That Got Away (1957)
The One That Got Away
7.1
  • Writer
  • 1957
The Sea Wolves (1980)
The Sea Wolves
6.3
  • Writer
  • 1980
Armand Assante and Catherine Mary Stewart in Passion and Paradise (1989)
Passion and Paradise
6.6
TV Movie
  • Writer
  • 1989

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Writer

  • Armand Assante and Catherine Mary Stewart in Passion and Paradise (1989)
    Passion and Paradise
    6.6
    TV Movie
    • book "Who Killed Sir Harry Oakes?"
    • 1989
  • The Sea Wolves (1980)
    The Sea Wolves
    6.3
    • book "Boarding Party"
    • 1980
  • Where the Spies Are (1965)
    Where the Spies Are
    5.6
    • additional scenes by
    • adapted from his novel "Passport to Oblivion"
    • 1965
  • The One That Got Away (1957)
    The One That Got Away
    7.1
    • book
    • 1957
  • Frank Lawton and Evelyn Laye in My Husband and I (1956)
    My Husband and I
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1956
  • Film Time
    1.6
    TV Series
    • The Michaels in Africa: Savage Superstitions
    • 1955

Personal details

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    • Official James Leasor website
  • Alternative name
    • Andrew MacAllan
  • Born
    • December 20, 1923
    • Erith, Kent, England, UK
  • Died
    • September 10, 2007
    • Wiltshire, England, UK
  • Spouse
    • Joan Bevan1951 - September 10, 2007 (his death, 3 children)
  • Other works
    Novel (featuring Jason Love): Passport to Oblivion (filmed as 'Where the Spies Are (1965)')
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Article

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