Spy, Stand Up
Sebastien Grenier, a former French spy, is working as a financial analyst in Zurich. However, his peaceful existence starts to disintegrate when he is recruited by a top French intelligence operative to discover how one of their own secret agents was found out and executed in broad daylight.
Where to watch Spy, Stand Up in United States
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Where is Spy, Stand Up streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | — |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
About Spy, Stand Up
Spy, Stand Up is a 1982 French-language thriller and drama film directed by Yves Boisset. The cast is led by Lino Ventura, Michel Piccoli, Bruno Cremer. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy.
Spy, Stand Up was produced by Cathala Productions and TF1 Films Production and made in France and Switzerland. It was released on January 27, 1982.
- Director
- Yves Boisset
- Writers
- Michel Audiard, Claude Veillot, Yves Boisset
- Release date
- January 27, 1982
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Switzerland
- Production
- Cathala Productions, TF1 Films Production
Spy, Stand Up cast & crew
Spy, Stand Up was directed by Yves Boisset and written by Michel Audiard, Claude Veillot, and Yves Boisset.
The cast features Lino Ventura as Sébastien Grenier, Michel Piccoli as Jean-Paul Chance, Bruno Cremer as Alain Richard, Bernard Fresson as Henri Marchand, Marc Mazza as Ramos Bavila, and Roger Jendly as Commissioner Lohmann.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Jean Boffety and it was produced by Norbert Saada.
Is Spy, Stand Up worth watching?
Spy, Stand Up holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 82 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed thriller films.
At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy thriller and drama, Spy, Stand Up is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Spy, Stand Up
Lino Ventura
Sébastien Grenier
Michel Piccoli
Jean-Paul Chance
Bruno Cremer
Alain Richard
Bernard Fresson
Henri Marchand
Marc Mazza
Ramos Bavila
Roger Jendly
Commissioner Lohmann
Heinz Bennent
Meyer
Krystyna Janda
Anna Gretz
Beate Kopp
Grenier's secretary
Christian Baltauss
Librarian
Kurt Bigger
Alfred Zimmer
Jean-Paul Franky
Rudy 'la blonde'
Spy, Stand Up — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Spy, Stand Up in United States?
Spy, Stand Up is streaming on Kanopy in United States.
▸Is Spy, Stand Up on Kanopy?
Yes — Spy, Stand Up is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is Spy, Stand Up in?
Spy, Stand Up is originally in French, with audio tracks including French, German. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Spy, Stand Up?
Spy, Stand Up runs 1 hours 38 minutes (98 minutes).
▸What is Spy, Stand Up rated?
It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 82 ratings.
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