The Spy in Black
"Today's U-boat terror makes this the year's timeliest picture!"
Originally released in 1939. The Spy in Black is a war/thriller film. directed by Michael Powell. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Conrad Veidt, Sebastian Shaw, and Valerie Hobson
Synopsis
A German submarine is sent to the Orkney Isles in 1917 to sink the British fleet.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 3, 1939
86 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (62 votes)
Budget
$4.7M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $4,700,000
Production Companies
- Irving Asher Productions
- London Films Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How long is The Spy in Black?
The Spy in Black has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was The Spy in Black released?
The Spy in Black was released on August 3, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Spy in Black?
The main cast of The Spy in Black includes Conrad Veidt, Sebastian Shaw, Valerie Hobson, Marius Goring, June Duprez.