A Call to Spy(2020)
“Ordinary women. Extraordinary heroes.”
Overview
The story of Vera Atkins, a crafty spy recruiter, and two of the first women she selects for Churchill's "secret army": Virginia Hall, a daring American undaunted by a disability and Noor Inayat Khan, a pacifist. These civilian women form an unlikely sisterhood while entangled in dangerous missions to turn the tide of the war.
Director
Lydia Dean Pilcher
Studio
SMT Pictures
Cast
Sarah Megan Thomas
as Virginia Hall
Stana Katic
as Vera Atkins
Radhika Apte
as Noor Inayat Khan
Linus Roache
as Maurice Buckmaster
Rossif Sutherland
as Dr. Chevain
Samuel Roukin
as Christopher
Laila Robins
as Pirani
Marc Rissmann
as Klaus Barbie
David Schaal
as Colonel Gubbins
Matt Salinger
as William Donovan
Andrew Richardson
as Alfonse
Rob Heaps
as Paul
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2020
Runtime
2h 4m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Production Companies
SMT Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Call to Spy?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for A Call to Spy (2020).
What is A Call to Spy about?▼
The story of Vera Atkins, a crafty spy recruiter, and two of the first women she selects for Churchill's "secret army": Virginia Hall, a daring American undaunted by a disability and Noor Inayat Khan, a pacifist. These civilian women form an unlikely sisterhood while entangled in dangerous missions to turn the tide of the war.
Who directed A Call to Spy?▼
A Call to Spy was directed by Lydia Dean Pilcher and released in 2020. It is a history, crime, drama film.
How long is A Call to Spy?▼
A Call to Spy has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes total).
Who stars in A Call to Spy?▼
The cast of A Call to Spy includes Sarah Megan Thomas as Virginia Hall, Stana Katic as Vera Atkins, Radhika Apte as Noor Inayat Khan, Linus Roache as Maurice Buckmaster, Rossif Sutherland as Dr. Chevain and more.
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