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A Dandy in Aspic (1968)

107 min  -  Drama | Thriller  -   2 April 1968 (USA)
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Double-agent Alexander Eberlin is assigned by the British to hunt out a Russian spy, known to them as Krasnevin... See full summary »

Director:

Anthony Mann, and 1 more credit »

Writer:

Derek Marlowe (novel)

Stars:

Laurence Harvey, Tom Courtenay and Mia Farrow
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Laurence Harvey ...
Eberlin
Tom Courtenay ...
Gatiss
Mia Farrow ...
Harry Andrews ...
Fraser
Peter Cook ...
Prentiss
Lionel Stander Lionel Stander ...
Sobakevich
Per Oscarsson Per Oscarsson ...
Pavel
Barbara Murray Barbara Murray ...
Miss Vogler
John Bird John Bird ...
Henderson
Norman Bird Norman Bird ...
Copperfield
Geoffrey Bayldon Geoffrey Bayldon ...
Lake
Calvin Lockhart Calvin Lockhart ...
Brogue
James Cossins James Cossins ...
Heston-Stevas
Michael Trubshawe Michael Trubshawe ...
Flowers
Lockwood West Lockwood West ...
Quince
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Storyline

Double-agent Alexander Eberlin is assigned by the British to hunt out a Russian spy, known to them as Krasnevin. Only Eberlin knows that Krasnevin is none other than himself! Accompanying him on his mission is a ruthless partner, who gradually discovers his secret as Eberlin tries to maneuver himself out of a desperate situation. Written by alfiehitchie  

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Spy | Double Agent | West Berlin West Germany | Drug Addict | Photographer  | See more »

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A Double Agent in Double Danger!

Genres:

Drama | Thriller

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Dandy in Aspic See more »

Filming Locations:

Avus race track, Berlin, Germany See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia British Productions See more »
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Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound Recording)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

The film's ending was directed by the Laurence Harvey who also directed some scenes shot in Berlin. Anthony Mann directed all of the scenes in Surrey and London as well as some of the Berlin scenes. See more »

Quotes

Caroline: George, will you be going back to London now?
Eberlin: Probably.
Sobakevich: Are they all as pretty as you there?
Caroline: No. I'm the only one.
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Referenced in Greetings (1968) See more »