The Spy in Black
“Today's U-boat terror makes this the year's timeliest picture!”
A German submarine is sent to the Orkney Isles in 1917 to sink the British fleet.
Where to watch The Spy in Black in United States
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Where is The Spy in Black streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, Criterion Channel, Fawesome | — |
| United Kingdom | ITVX Premium, ITVX | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About The Spy in Black
The Spy in Black is a 1939 English-language war and thriller film directed by Michael Powell. The cast is led by Conrad Veidt, Sebastian Shaw, Valerie Hobson. It has a runtime of 1h 22m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, Criterion Channel, Fawesome.
The Spy in Black was produced by Irving Asher Productions and London Films Productions and made in United Kingdom. It was released on August 3, 1939, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Michael Powell
- Writers
- J. Storer Clouston, Emeric Pressburger
- Release date
- August 3, 1939
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Budget
- $5 million
- Production
- Irving Asher Productions, London Films Productions
The Spy in Black cast & crew
The Spy in Black was directed by Michael Powell and written by J. Storer Clouston and Emeric Pressburger.
The cast features 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, and Athole Stewart as The Rev. Hector Matthews.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Miklós Rózsa, cinematography is by Bernard Browne, and it was produced by Irving Asher and Alexander Korda.
Is The Spy in Black worth watching?
The Spy in Black holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 63 ratings, a solidly received war films.
At 1h 22m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy war and thriller, The Spy in Black is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Spy in Black
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Cast of The Spy in Black
Conrad Veidt
Captain Ernst Hardt
Sebastian Shaw
Ashington
Valerie Hobson
The School Mistress
Marius Goring
Lieutenant Felix Schuster
June Duprez
Anne Burnett
Athole Stewart
The Rev. Hector Matthews
Agnes Lauchlan
Mrs. Matthews
Helen Haye
Mrs. Sedley
Cyril Raymond
The Rev. John Harris
George Summers
Captain Ratter
Hay Petrie
Engineer
Grant Sutherland
Bob Bratt
The Spy in Black — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Spy in Black in United States?
The Spy in Black is streaming on fuboTV, Criterion Channel, Fawesome in United States.
▸Is The Spy in Black on fuboTV?
Yes — The Spy in Black is currently available on fuboTV in United States.
▸What language is The Spy in Black in?
The Spy in Black is originally in English, with audio tracks including German, Hungarian, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Spy in Black?
The Spy in Black runs 1 hours 22 minutes (82 minutes).
▸What is The Spy in Black rated?
The Spy in Black is rated NR. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 63 ratings.
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