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Orders to Kill

  • 1958
  • 1h 33m
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7.1/10
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Orders to Kill (1958)
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American agent faces an engrossing moral dilemma when he is parachuted into France to eliminate a suspected traitor in the French Resistance.American agent faces an engrossing moral dilemma when he is parachuted into France to eliminate a suspected traitor in the French Resistance.American agent faces an engrossing moral dilemma when he is parachuted into France to eliminate a suspected traitor in the French Resistance.

  • Director
    • Anthony Asquith
  • Writers
    • Donald Downes
    • George St. George
    • Paul Dehn
  • Stars
    • Eddie Albert
    • Paul Massie
    • Lillian Gish
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    674
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    • Director
      • Anthony Asquith
    • Writers
      • Donald Downes
      • George St. George
      • Paul Dehn
    • Stars
      • Eddie Albert
      • Paul Massie
      • Lillian Gish
    • 26User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Won 3 BAFTA Awards
      • 3 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Eddie Albert
    Eddie Albert
    • Maj. MacMahon
    Paul Massie
    Paul Massie
    • Gene Summers
    Lillian Gish
    Lillian Gish
    • Mrs. Summers
    James Robertson Justice
    James Robertson Justice
    • Naval Commander
    Leslie French
    • Lafitte
    Irene Worth
    Irene Worth
    • Léonie
    John Crawford
    John Crawford
    • Kimball
    Lionel Jeffries
    Lionel Jeffries
    • Interrogator
    Nicholas Phipps
    Nicholas Phipps
    • Lecturer Lieutenant
    Sandra Dorne
    Sandra Dorne
    • Blonde with German Officer
    Jacques B. Brunius
    Jacques B. Brunius
    • Cmndt. Morand
    • (as Jacques Brunius)
    Robert Henderson
    Robert Henderson
    • Col. Snyder
    Miki Iveria
    Miki Iveria
    • Louise
    Lillie Bea Gifford
    • Mauricette
    • (as Lillabea Gifford)
    Anne Blake
    Anne Blake
    • Mme. Lafitte
    Sam Kydd
    • Flight Sgt. Flint
    Ann Walford
    • F.A.N.Y.
    Denyse Alexander
    • Pat
    • (as Denyse Macpherson)
    • Director
      • Anthony Asquith
    • Writers
      • Donald Downes
      • George St. George
      • Paul Dehn
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    • Trivia
      Eddie Albert's part in this film (as a US Air Force major) is one of several military roles he played in his earlier career. These were satirised in 'Green Acres', when it is explained that Oliver served as US pilot in WWII and was shot down over Hungary, where he was rescued by his future wife Lisa.
    • Goofs
      The psychiatrist eye glass frames have no lenses in them.
    • Quotes

      Gene Summers: Couldn't I just strangle him like this, with my thumbs?

      Naval Commander: Well, you could try, but I've found it takes absolutely hours.

    • Crazy credits
      The central story on which this film is based is true (before opening credits begin).
    • Connections
      Featured in Viewpoint: We the Violent: Part 2 (1961)
    • Soundtracks
      Cadet Rousselle
      (traditional)

    User reviews26

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    A realistic espionage film about a wartime assassin's dilemma
    I saw this move perhaps 40 years ago, during the height of my interest in espionage and spy tradecraft. I remember being mesmerized by the gritty reality of this movie and the fine portrayal of the agent/assassin as played by Eddie Albert. It remains what is perhaps one of his most serious roles, and the film reveals a side of his talent rarely revealed in his other movies. Every detail of the film, from mission preparation through to the conclusion, was exceptionally well done. I would love to find a copy of this somewhere; it remains a personal favorite.
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    • cmwatson
    • Oct 19, 2003

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    • Release date
      • April 13, 1958 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Der lautlose Krieg
    • Filming locations
      • Shepperton Studios, Shepperton, Surrey, England, UK(studio: made at Shepperton Studios England)
    • Production companies
      • Lynx Films Ltd.
      • British Lion Films
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White

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