The Spider and the Fly
"A New British Thriller of Crime, Detection and Suspense!"
Originally released in 1949. The Spider and the Fly is a crime/thriller film. directed by Robert Hamer.
Starring Eric Portman, Guy Rolfe, and Nadia Gray
Synopsis
"The Spider and the Fly is set in Paris during the cloud-cuckoo days before WW I. The storyline intertwines the destinies of three people. Guy Rolfe plays Phillipe de Ledocq, a resourceful safecracker who always manages to elude arrest. Eric Portman is cast as police-chief Maubert, who will not rest until Ledocq is behind bars. And Nadia Gray is Madeleine, the woman beloved by both Ledocq and Maubert. Just as Maubert has managed to capture his man, Ledocq is released at the behest of the government, who wants him to steal secrets from the German embassy revealing the whereabouts of the Kaiser's secret agents. And just how does Madeleine figure into all of this? Spider and the Fly is a diverting precursor to the 1960s TV series It Takes a Thief." ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 1, 1949
76 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Eric Portman
as Fernand Maubert
Guy Rolfe
as Philippe Lodocq
Nadia Gray
as Madeleine Saincaize
George Cole
as Marc, detective
Harold Lang
as Belfort, the pickpocket
Edward Chapman
as Minister for War
Maurice Denham
as Colonel de la Roche
John Carol
as Jean Louis / Alfred Louis
May Hallatt
as Monique
Arthur Lowe
as Town Clerk
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- J. Arthur Rank Organisation
- Mayflower Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Spider and the Fly about?
"The Spider and the Fly is set in Paris during the cloud-cuckoo days before WW I. The storyline intertwines the destinies of three people. Guy Rolfe plays Phillipe de Ledocq, a resourceful safecrac...
Who directed The Spider and the Fly?
The Spider and the Fly was directed by Robert Hamer.
How long is The Spider and the Fly?
The Spider and the Fly has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was The Spider and the Fly released?
The Spider and the Fly was released on December 1, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Spider and the Fly?
The main cast of The Spider and the Fly includes Eric Portman, Guy Rolfe, Nadia Gray, George Cole, Harold Lang.