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  • The New Avengers The Lion and the Unicorn (Season 2, Episode 4)
  • TV Episode | 50 min | Action, Mystery, Thriller

The New Avengers

The Lion and the Unicorn (Season 2, Episode 4)
TV Episode | 50 min | Action, Mystery, Thriller

With the help of Gambit and Purdey, Steed manages to capture the ruthless killer known as The Unicorn whom he has been tracking for ten years. The Unicorn's accomplices kidnap a British royal to use as a hostage to swap. Unfortunately they...See moreWith the help of Gambit and Purdey, Steed manages to capture the ruthless killer known as The Unicorn whom he has been tracking for ten years. The Unicorn's accomplices kidnap a British royal to use as a hostage to swap. Unfortunately they are unaware that their previous rescue attempt left The Unicorn lying dead on the floor. Written by The TV Archaeologist See less
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Director
Writer
John Goldsmith (written by)
Composer
Cinematographer
Gilbert Sarthre (lighting cameraman)
Editor
Robert C. Dearberg (as Bob Dearberg)
Casting Director
Production Designer
Status
Edit Released
Updated Sep 26, 1977

Release date
Dec 15, 1978 (United States)

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15 cast members
Name Known for
Patrick Macnee
John Steed John Steed   See fewer
Gareth Hunt
Mike Gambit Mike Gambit   See fewer
Joanna Lumley
Purdey Purdey   See fewer
Jean Claudio
Unicorn Unicorn   See fewer
Maurice Marsac
LeParge LeParge   See fewer
Jacques Maury
Ritter Ritter   See fewer
Gerald Sim
Minister Minister   See fewer
Henri Czarniak
Grima (as Henry Czarniak) Grima (as Henry Czarniak)   See fewer
Jean-Pierre Bernard
1st Bodyguard 1st Bodyguard   See fewer
Lee Godart
2nd Bodyguard (as Ludwig Gaum) 2nd Bodyguard (as Ludwig Gaum)   See fewer
Aidan Harrington
Journalist (uncredited) Journalist (uncredited)   See fewer
Guy Standeven
Photographer (uncredited) Photographer (uncredited)   See fewer
Reg Woods
Journalist (uncredited) Journalist (uncredited)   See fewer
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