Movie

The Secret Life of Arthur Ransome

Released: September 17, 2005 (2005)

Runtime: 59 minutes

Genres: Documentary

To generations Arthur Ransome's books, including Swallows and Amazons, were an integral part of growing up. But was there a darker side to the author? In this drama-documentary, the enthusiastic Griff Rhys Jones follows a trail that begins in Russia, reveals close links with many leading Bolsheviks, an affair with Trotsky's secretary and previously unreleased KGB documents about Ransome. But was Ransome actually spying for the British secret service all along?

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

Griff Rhys Jones as Self / Presenter
Age at release: 51
Alina Karmazina as Evgenia Ransome
Age at release: 24
Simon Tcherniak as Arthur Ransome
Age at release: Unknown
Iain Agnew as Sir Basil Thomson
Age at release: Unknown
Paul Morrow as Foreign Office Clerk
Age at release: Unknown
Jo Freer as Ivy Ransome
Age at release: Unknown
Ana Thompson as Tabitha Ransome
Age at release: Unknown
Kalev Onnapnu as Red Army Officer
Age at release: Unknown
Ain Savinuk as White Army Officer
Age at release: Unknown