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The Spy in Black

United Kingdom • English • 1939

Director

Drama Thriller War

Synopsis

A German submarine is sent to the Orkney Isles in 1917 to sink the British fleet.

Synopsis

A German submarine is sent to the Orkney Isles in 1917 to sink the British fleet.

Credits

Crew

DirectorMichael Powell

WriterEmeric Pressburger

CinematographerBernard Browne

ComposerMiklós Rózsa

EditorHugh Stewart

ProducerIrving Asher, Alexander Korda

Cast

Conrad Veidtas Captain Ernst Hardt

Sebastian Shawas Ashington

Valerie Hobsonas The School Mistress

as Lieutenant Felix Schuster

June Duprezas Anne Burnett

Athole Stewartas The Rev. Hector Matthews

Agnes Lauchlanas Mrs. Matthews

Helen Hayeas Mrs. Sedley

Cyril Raymondas The Rev. John Harris

George Summersas Captain Ratter

Hay Petrieas Engineer

Grant Sutherlandas Bob Bratt

Robert Rendelas Admiral

Mary Morrisas Chauffeuse

Margaret Moffattas Kate

Kenneth Warringtonas Commander Denis

Torin Thatcheras Submarine Officer

Esma Cannonas Maggie

Cyril Chamberlainas Bit Part (uncredited)

Bryan Herbertas Corporal Guarding POW's on Ferry