The Defector
Originally released in 1966. The Defector is a drama/thriller film. directed by Raoul Lévy.
Starring Montgomery Clift, Hardy Krüger, and Macha Méril
Synopsis
An American scientist is sent by the CIA to East Germany to retrieve a secret microfilm from a Soviet scientist interested in defecting to the West but the Stasi secret police's surveillance complicates matters.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 19, 1966
59 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Top Cast
Montgomery Clift
as Professor James Bower
Hardy Krüger
as Counselor Peter Heinzmann
Macha Méril
as Frieda Hoffmann
David Opatoshu
as Orlovsky
Christine Delaroche
as Ingrid Weiß
Hannes Messemer
as Dr. Saltzer
Karl Lieffen
as Major Windisch
Uta Levka
as Mädchen unter der Dusche
Roddy McDowall
as Agent Adams
Johannes Buzalski
as Agent (uncredited)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Rhein Main
- Productions et Éditions Cinématographiques Françaises
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Defector about?
An American scientist is sent by the CIA to East Germany to retrieve a secret microfilm from a Soviet scientist interested in defecting to the West but the Stasi secret police's surveillance compli...
Who directed The Defector?
The Defector was directed by Raoul Lévy.
How long is The Defector?
The Defector has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was The Defector released?
The Defector was released on October 19, 1966 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Defector?
The main cast of The Defector includes Montgomery Clift, Hardy Krüger, Macha Méril, David Opatoshu, Christine Delaroche.