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Secret Agent (1936)
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After three British agents are assigned to assassinate a mysterious German spy during World War I, two of them become ambivalent when their duty to the mission conflicts with their consciences. Director:Alfred HitchcockWriters:Campbell Dixon (from the play by), W. Somerset Maugham (based on the novel "Ashenden" by), and 4 more credits » |
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| John Gielgud | ... |
Richard Ashenden
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The General
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Madeleine Carroll | ... |
Elsa Carrington
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Percy Marmont | ... | |
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Florence Kahn | ... | |
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Charles Carson | ... | |
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Lilli Palmer | ... |
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During the first world war, novelist Edgar Brodie is sent to Switzerland by the Intelligence Service. He has to kill a German agent. During the mission he meets a fake general first and then Elsa Carrington who helps him in his duty. Written by Claudio Sandrini <pulp99@geocities.com>
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Dead Women Tell No Tales Was The Motto of This Charming Lady Killer ! See more »Parents Guide:
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1.37 : 1
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Robert Marvin: Ah, do you mind if I call you Charlie?
The General: Yes, I mind!
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Alfred Hitchcock reflected (regarding John Gielgud's lack of heroics): "You can't root for a hero who doesn't want to be one." See more »Goofs
Continuity: Dates given in the story are out of sequence. After starting "May 10, 1916" (title), a telegram received later appears to be dated "3/4/16". A newspaper near the end of the film is dated "Tuesday, September 21, 1916," when that date actually occurred on a Thursday. Afterwards a postcard bears the date of "April 2." See more »Quotes
The General: [introducing himself] General Pompellio Montezuma De La Vilia De Conde De La RueRobert Marvin: Ah, do you mind if I call you Charlie?
The General: Yes, I mind!
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