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I Was a Spy

"TO ANSWER THE LURE OF HER LIPS WAS FATAL!"

September 4, 1933 1h 29m 5.5/10 (4 votes)

Originally released in 1933. I Was a Spy is a drama/war film. directed by Victor Saville. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Herbert Marshall, Conrad Veidt, and Madeleine Carroll

Synopsis

During World War I, a young nurse in a hospital in German-occupied Belgium is secretly feeding military information to the British. Complicating matters is the guilt she feels when she has to treat the German casualties inflicted as a result of the information she's passed on, and the fact that the local German commandant is falling in love with her.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 4, 1933 92 years ago
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Runtime 1h 29m 89 minutes total
User Rating 5.5/10 Mixed (4 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Gaumont-British Picture Corporation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is I Was a Spy about?

During World War I, a young nurse in a hospital in German-occupied Belgium is secretly feeding military information to the British. Complicating matters is the guilt she feels when she has to treat...

Who directed I Was a Spy?

I Was a Spy was directed by Victor Saville.

How long is I Was a Spy?

I Was a Spy has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).

When was I Was a Spy released?

I Was a Spy was released on September 4, 1933 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in I Was a Spy?

The main cast of I Was a Spy includes Herbert Marshall, Conrad Veidt, Madeleine Carroll, Edmund Gwenn, Gerald du Maurier.