The Avengers

Aug 13, 1998

1h 29m

★ 4.5

She's Peel. He's Steed. Their world is a dangerous place. And they love it.

Overview

British Ministry agent John Steed, under direction from "Mother", investigates a diabolical plot by arch-villain Sir August de Wynter to rule the world with his weather control machine. Steed investigates the beautiful Doctor Mrs. Emma Peel, the only suspect, but simultaneously falls for her and joins forces with her to combat Sir August.

Genres

Action

Adventure

Thriller

Science Fiction

Comedy

Production Companies

Jerry Weintraub Productions

Warner Bros. Pictures

The Avengers Trailers

Cast

John Steed

Ralph Fiennes

Emma Peel

Uma Thurman

Sir August de Wynter

Sean Connery

Invisible Jones (voice)

Patrick Macnee

Mother

Jim Broadbent

Father

Fiona Shaw

Bailey

Suzy Eddie Izzard

Alice

Eileen Atkins

Trubshaw

John Wood

Brenda

Carmen Ejogo

Tamara

Keeley Hawes

Donavan

Shaun Ryder

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