Cast
Conrad Veidt
as Captain Ernst Hardt
Sebastian Shaw
as Ashington
Valerie Hobson
as The School Mistress
Marius Goring
as Lieutenant Felix Schuster
June Duprez
as Anne Burnett
Athole Stewart
as The Rev. Hector Matthews
Agnes Lauchlan
as Mrs. Matthews
Helen Haye
as Mrs. Sedley
Cyril Raymond
as The Rev. John Harris
George Summers
as Captain Ratter
Hay Petrie
as Engineer
Grant Sutherland
as Bob Bratt
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1939
Runtime
1h 22m
Language
German
Rating
6.5 / 10
Budget
$5M
Production Companies
Irving Asher Productions • London Films Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Spy in Black?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Spy in Black (1939).
What is The Spy in Black about?▼
A German submarine is sent to the Orkney Isles in 1917 to sink the British fleet.
Who directed The Spy in Black?▼
The Spy in Black was directed by Michael Powell and released in 1939. It is a war, thriller film.
How long is The Spy in Black?▼
The Spy in Black has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
Who stars in The Spy in Black?▼
The cast of The Spy in Black includes Conrad Veidt as Captain Ernst Hardt, Sebastian Shaw as Ashington, Valerie Hobson as The School Mistress, Marius Goring as Lieutenant Felix Schuster, June Duprez as Anne Burnett and more.
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