State Secret
"ADVENTURE SWEEPING ACROSS A CONTINENT!"
Originally released in 1950. State Secret is a thriller/drama film. directed by Sidney Gilliat.
Starring Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Glynis Johns, and Jack Hawkins
Synopsis
While working in England, an American surgeon Dr. John Marlowe is invited to Vosnia (a fictitious East-European country) to receive an award and demonstrate his life-saving surgery. Unwittingly caught in the middle of a dangerous and corrupt series of political events, Marlowe then becomes the object of a shoot-to-kill, vicious pursuit. Fleeing, he seeks help from an English-speaking actress, Lisa Robinson, and the two attempt to escape across the treacherous mountains of Vosnia.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 11, 1950
75 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (17 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
as Dr. John Marlowe
Glynis Johns
as Lisa Robinson
Jack Hawkins
as Colonel Galcon
Herbert Lom
as Karl Theodor
Walter Rilla
as General Niva
Karl Stepanek
as Dr. Revo
Hans Olaf Moser
as Sigrist
Guido Lorraine
as Lieutenant Prachi
Robert Ayres
as Arthur J. Buckman
Howard Douglas
as Clubman
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- London Films Productions
- British Lion Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is State Secret about?
While working in England, an American surgeon Dr. John Marlowe is invited to Vosnia (a fictitious East-European country) to receive an award and demonstrate his life-saving surgery. Unwittingly cau...
Who directed State Secret?
State Secret was directed by Sidney Gilliat.
How long is State Secret?
State Secret has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was State Secret released?
State Secret was released on September 11, 1950 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in State Secret?
The main cast of State Secret includes Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Glynis Johns, Jack Hawkins, Herbert Lom, Walter Rilla.