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Foreign Correspondent

"The thrill spectacle of the year!"

August 16, 1940 2h 0m 7.0/10 (426 votes)

Originally released in 1940. Foreign Correspondent is a thriller/mystery film. directed by Alfred Hitchcock. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Joel McCrea, Laraine Day, and Herbert Marshall

Synopsis

American crime reporter John Jones is reassigned to Europe as a foreign correspondent to cover the imminent war. When he walks into the middle of an assassination and stumbles on a spy ring, he seeks help from a beautiful politician’s daughter and an urbane English journalist to uncover the truth.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 16, 1940 85 years ago
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Runtime 2h 0m 120 minutes total
User Rating 7.0/10 Good (426 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Walter Wanger Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Foreign Correspondent about?

American crime reporter John Jones is reassigned to Europe as a foreign correspondent to cover the imminent war. When he walks into the middle of an assassination and stumbles on a spy ring, he see...

Who directed Foreign Correspondent?

Foreign Correspondent was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.

How long is Foreign Correspondent?

Foreign Correspondent has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).

When was Foreign Correspondent released?

Foreign Correspondent was released on August 16, 1940 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Foreign Correspondent?

The main cast of Foreign Correspondent includes Joel McCrea, Laraine Day, Herbert Marshall, George Sanders, Albert Bassermann.

Is Foreign Correspondent worth watching?

Foreign Correspondent has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 426 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.