1908: Pascali, a spy for the Sultan, sends reports to Istanbul that nobody reads. His suspicions are roused when a British archaeologist appears, who may not be quite what he seems.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Ben KingsleyBasil Pascali | Basil Pascali |
 Charles DanceAnthony Bowles | Anthony Bowles |
 Helen MirrenLydia Neuman | Lydia Neuman |
 Kevork MalikyanMardosian | Mardosian |
 Nadim SawalhaPasha | Pasha |
 T. P. McKennaDr. Hogan | Dr. Hogan |
 Giorgos OikonomouGreek Rebel | Greek Rebel |
 Vernon DobtcheffPariente | Pariente |
 George MurcellHerr Gesing | Herr Gesing |
 Stefan GryffIzzet Effendi | Izzet Effendi |
| SSheila AllenMrs. Merchant | Mrs. Merchant |
| NNick BurnellChaudan | Chaudan |
 Brook WilliamsTurkish Officer | Turkish Officer |
 Kostis SavvidakisSoldier | Soldier |