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Secret d'état

Original title: State Secret
  • 1950
  • Tous publics
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
804
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Secret d'état (1950)
DramaRomanceThriller

In post-WW2 Europe, when the dictator of a small police state dies during surgery, the operating surgeon, who's a visiting American doctor, is held captive in order to preserve the terrible ... Read allIn post-WW2 Europe, when the dictator of a small police state dies during surgery, the operating surgeon, who's a visiting American doctor, is held captive in order to preserve the terrible state secret.In post-WW2 Europe, when the dictator of a small police state dies during surgery, the operating surgeon, who's a visiting American doctor, is held captive in order to preserve the terrible state secret.

  • Director
    • Sidney Gilliat
  • Writers
    • Sidney Gilliat
    • Roy Huggins
  • Stars
    • Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
    • Glynis Johns
    • Jack Hawkins
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    804
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    • Director
      • Sidney Gilliat
    • Writers
      • Sidney Gilliat
      • Roy Huggins
    • Stars
      • Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
      • Glynis Johns
      • Jack Hawkins
    • 29User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 2 nominations total

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    Douglas Fairbanks Jr. and Glynis Johns in Secret d'état (1950)
    Douglas Fairbanks Jr. and Glynis Johns in Secret d'état (1950)
    Douglas Fairbanks Jr. and Glynis Johns in Secret d'état (1950)
    Jack Hawkins in Secret d'état (1950)
    Douglas Fairbanks Jr. and Jack Hawkins in Secret d'état (1950)
    Jack Hawkins in Secret d'état (1950)
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    Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
    Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
    • Dr. John Marlowe
    Glynis Johns
    Glynis Johns
    • Lisa Robinson
    Jack Hawkins
    Jack Hawkins
    • Colonel Galcon
    Walter Rilla
    Walter Rilla
    • General Niva
    Hans Moser
    • Sigrist
    Karel Stepanek
    Karel Stepanek
    • Dr. Revo
    Leonard Sachs
    Leonard Sachs
    • Dr. Poldoi
    Herbert Lom
    Herbert Lom
    • Karl Theodor
    Robert Ayres
    Robert Ayres
    • Arthur J. Buckman
    Howard Douglas
    Howard Douglas
    • Clubman
    Martin Boddey
    Martin Boddey
    • Clubman
    Russell Waters
    • Clubman
    Arthur Howard
    • Clubman
    Carl Jaffe
    Carl Jaffe
    • Janovic Prada
    • (as Carl Jaffé)
    • …
    Gerard Heinz
    Gerard Heinz
    • Tomasi Bendel
    Leslie Linder
    Leslie Linder
    • Andre
    Leo Bieber
    • Man at Telephone Box
    Nelly Arno
    • Barber Shop Manager
    • Director
      • Sidney Gilliat
    • Writers
      • Sidney Gilliat
      • Roy Huggins(uncredited)
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    • Trivia
      The film is set in the mythical country of "Vosnia", which, according to director Sidney Gilliat, was meant to suggest either Spain (to left-wingers) or what was then Yugoslavia (to right-wingers). A special "Vosnian" language was devised for the film by Georgina Shield, a teacher at the London School of Languages, and several of the actors took lessons in how to speak it over a period of several days, as it is extensively heard in the film.
    • Goofs
      At the river docks, a London bus is visible in the background passing over the bridge. The stern of the barge shown is also very clearly that of an English narrow boat, found nowhere on the Continent.
    • Quotes

      Dr. John Marlowe: [when Lisa offers to let him stay overnight in her room] What will your sisters think?

      Lisa Robinson: They are not my sisters; and they have nothing to think with.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Beyond Recognition (2003)
    • Soundtracks
      Paper Doll
      (uncredited)

      Written by Johnny Black

      Performed by Glynis Johns, Olga Lowe and Therese Van Kye

    User reviews29

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    Featured review
    10/10
    Exciting, well written & acted film.
    I viewed this film at Cinevent in Columbus, Ohio on Memorial Day weekend, 2001. It is one of Fairbanks's best performances. He is believable as an American physician brought to a eastern European nation under false pretenses. When his patient, the current dictator, dies he is slated to be killed as part of the coverup. He escapes with the unwilling aid of a cabaret singer (Glynis Johns), a stranger who is the only person he can find that speaks English. The story is told in flashback and contains some highly tense moments of an escape over high mountains and a bit of comic relief provided by Herbert Lom. First rate! I hope this film can be released on video or seen on television. It shouldn't be missed.
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    • Jun 4, 2001

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    • Release date
      • November 10, 1950 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Great Manhunt
    • Filming locations
      • Dolomites, Italy(mountain scenes)
    • Production company
      • London Film Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 44 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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