Still from The Spy in Black — The Spy in Black (1939) — Michael PowellPhotographed by Bernard Browne

Michael Powell

The Spy in Black

Name: The Spy in Black
Genre: Drama, Thriller, War
Released: 1939
Duration: 82 min

United Kingdom / English / 1939 / 1h 22m

Drama Thriller War

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Synopsis

During World War I, a German U-Boat captain is sent to Scotland on a spy mission, but he finds more than he bargained for in his contact, the local schoolmistress.

Credits

Crew

DirectorMichael Powell

WriterEmeric Pressburger

CinematographerBernard Browne

ComposerMiklós Rózsa

EditorHugh Stewart

ProducerIrving Asher, Alexander Korda

Cast

Conrad Veidt

as Captain Ernst Hardt

Sebastian Shawas Ashington

Valerie Hobsonas The School Mistress

Marius Goringas 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

Double Feature

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The Thief of Bagdad1940

Both directed by Michael Powell, and both starring Conrad Veidt and June Duprez

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The Red Shoes1948Both directed by Michael Powell, and both starring Marius Goring
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