Fleming

He lived it before he wrote it.

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Release Date

1/29/2014

Runtime

4 eps, 203 mins

Genres

Drama War & Politics

Overview

Set at the outbreak of WWII – mischievous playboy Ian Fleming is untroubled by the specter of impending war – chasing women, collecting rare books and living off his family fortune. Forever in the shadow of his brother Peter, and an eternal disappointment to his formidable mother Eve, Fleming dreams of becoming the ‘ultimate’ man – a hero, a lover, a brute and the one who always gets the girl. He is finally given some direction in his life when he’s recruited by the Director of Naval Intelligence to help in the effort against the Nazis. Suddenly, Fleming finds his chance to shine and prove his worth.

Status

Ended

Original Language

English

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A portrait of Ian Fleming's restless pursuit for meaning during WWII, watching a charming dilettante finally find purpose in the machinery of war. The series captures both the espionage intrigue of the period and the deeply personal struggle for validation between a man and his demanding family.