Mata Hari (1985)

Based loosely on the real-life story of the World War I spy. The exotic dancer uses her contacts in European high society, along with her seductive charm, to collect military secrets during... See full summary »

Director:

Curtis Harrington

Writer:

Joel Ziskin

Stars:

Sylvia Kristel, Christopher Cazenove, Oliver Tobias

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Sylvia Kristel	...	Mata Hari
Christopher Cazenove	...	Karl von Bayerling
Oliver Tobias	...	Ladoux
Gaye Brown	...	Fraeulein Doktor
Gottfried John	...	Wolff
William Fox	...	Maitre Clumet
Michael Anthony	...	Duke of Montmorency
Vernon Dobtcheff	...	Prosecutor
Anthony Newlands	...	Baron Joubert
Brian Badcoe	...	Gen. Messigny
Tutte Lemkow	...	Ybarra
Taylor Ryan	...	Contessa
Victor Langley	...	Col. Michaud
Nicholas Selby	...	Von Jagow
Malcolm Terris	...	Von Krohn

Storyline

Based loosely on the real-life story of the World War I spy. The exotic dancer uses her contacts in European high society, along with her seductive charm, to collect military secrets during the war. She successfully plays both sides against each other until at last her deceptions catch up with her.

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Plot Keywords:

exotic dancer | secret | military | seduction | nudity | 

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Taglines:

When she danced, their secrets flowed like wine.

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Genres:

Drama | Thriller | War

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

September 1985 (USA)

Also Known As:

Un corpo da spiare

Filming Locations:

Hungary

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cannon Group

Technical Specs

Runtime:

108 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The film's movie poster with Sylvia Kristel's images of six arms and two legs mimicked the then recent film poster for Octopussy.

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Connections

Version of Der Fall Mata Hari (1966)

User Reviews

A travesty of the real Mata Hari

This is a soft-porn version of the life of the real Mata Hari, supposed spy for the Germans, executed by the French in 1917. This movie tries to sanctify MH, but only makes her ridiculous. Her real life and fate was far more interesting than this movie.