The Shield and the Sword
1968
The Shield and the Sword is a 1968 Soviet spy television series in four parts directed by Vladimir Basov and produced by Mosfilm. Set during World War II, it is based on a novel by Vadim Kozhevnikov, who was Secretary of the Soviet Writers' Union. The series was highly influential in the Soviet Union, inspiring many, including Vladimir Putin, to join the KGB. imdb.com