To Catch a Spy
Originally released in 1957. To Catch a Spy is a action film. directed by Maurice Labro.
Starring Henri Vidal, Barbara Laage, and Jacques Dacqmine
Synopsis
The blueprints of an aeroplane built from an ultra-secret metal are stolen from national security. French secret service agent Walder believes that the documents are now in Switzerland, in the hands of a man named Lindbaum. The latter agrees to hand over the blueprints in return for a large sum of money. Another agent, Francis Coplan, is sent to Switzerland to handle the deal, but Lindbaum only has half of the documents because he was double-crossed by Kalpannen, an international crook. With the help of Heidi, a Swiss correspondent, Coplan sets out to identify the members of Kalpannen’s gang, only to find that they have all been murdered…
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 15, 1957
68 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Société des Etablissements L. Gaumont
- Cinéphonic
- Société Française de Cinématographie (SFC)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is To Catch a Spy about?
The blueprints of an aeroplane built from an ultra-secret metal are stolen from national security. French secret service agent Walder believes that the documents are now in Switzerland, in the hand...
Who directed To Catch a Spy?
To Catch a Spy was directed by Maurice Labro.
How long is To Catch a Spy?
To Catch a Spy has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was To Catch a Spy released?
To Catch a Spy was released on March 15, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in To Catch a Spy?
The main cast of To Catch a Spy includes Henri Vidal, Barbara Laage, Jacques Dacqmine, Nicole Maurey, Lino Ventura.