Once Upon a Spy (1980)
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- 1h 31min
- Action, Drama
- 19 Sep 1980 (USA)
- TV Movie
Ted Danson plays a computer genius who gets involved in the theft of an important N.A.S.A. computer, then thrust into the world of espionage with Sir Christopher Lee.
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| Ted Danson | ... |
Jack Chenault
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| Mary Louise Weller | ... |
Paige Tannehill
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| Christopher Lee | ... |
Marcus Valorium
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| Eleanor Parker | ... |
The Lady
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| Leonard Stone | ... |
Dr. Webster
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| Terry Lester | ... |
Rudy
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| Jo McDonnell | ... |
Susan
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| Lillian Müller | ... |
Christine
(as Yuliis Ruval)
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Irena Ferris | ... |
Greta
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Burke Byrnes | ... |
Burkle
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Gary Dontzig | ... |
Klaus
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| Bobb Hopkins | ... |
Hans
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Vicky Perry | ... |
The Cashier
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| John Hostetter | ... |
Chief
(as John R. Hostetter)
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| William Wintersole | ... |
Commander
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Denise Hayes | ... |
Co-Pilot
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George Planco | ... |
Gate Guard
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Fil Formicola | ... |
Security Man
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| Lynn Danielson-Rosenthal | ... |
(uncredited)
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| Maggie Egan | ... |
Woman in Cafeteria (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Ivan Nagy | ||
Written by
| Jimmy Sangster | ... | (teleplay) |
| Lemuel Pitkin | ... | (story) and |
| Jimmy Sangster | ... | (story) |
Produced by
| Jay Daniel | ... | producer |
| Mary Eagle | ... | associate producer |
| David Gerber | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| John Cacavas | ... | (music by) |
Cinematography by
| Dennis Dalzell | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Bob Fish | ||
| William Neel | ||
Casting By
| Gail Melnick | ||
Production Design by
| Duane Alt | ||
Art Direction by
| Ross Bellah | ||
Set Decoration by
| John H. Anderson | ... | (as John Anderson) |
| Audrey A. Blasdel | ... | (as Audrey Blasdel-Goddard) |
Costume Design by
| Grady Hunt | ||
Makeup Department
| Gae Clark Butler | ... | hair stylist (as Gae Butler) |
| Ben Lane | ... | makeup supervisor |
| Karl Silvera | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Robert M. Beche | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Ray DeCamp | ... | assistant director (as Ray De Camp) |
| Barbara Gelman | ... | second assistant director |
| James Simons | ... | second assistant director (as James S. Simons) |
| Bill Millar | ... | second unit director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Irving Goldfarb | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| Don Cahn | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Tony Garber | ... | sound editor |
| Gene Garvin | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Edward Hirsch | ... | sound editor (as Ed Hirsch) |
| Al Kajita | ... | sound editor |
| George Ronconi | ... | production sound mixer (as Ron Ronconi) |
| Hank Salerno | ... | dialogue editor |
| Larry Singer | ... | dialogue editor |
| James Williams | ... | re-recording mixer |
Special Effects by
| Bill Millar | ... | special effects: main title |
| Joseph A. Unsinn | ... | special effects (as Joe Unsinn) |
Visual Effects by
| Bill Millar | ... | special visual effects |
| Harry Walton | ... | matte painter (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Desiree Ayres | ... | stunts |
| Richard E. Butler | ... | stunt coordinator (as Dick Butler) |
| Desiree Ayres | ... | stunt performer (uncredited) |
| Hubie Kerns Jr. | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| William Jay Gahret | ... | camera operator (as Bill Gahret) |
| Jack Harmon | ... | photography: main title / photography: second unit |
| Robin Alan Knight | ... | key grip (as Robin Knight) |
| Earl C. Williman | ... | gaffer (as Earl Williman) |
| Arthur W. Frantz | ... | lighting technician (uncredited) |
| Geary McLeod | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Jeffrey Norvet | ... | first assistant camera (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Al Onorato | ... | casting supervisor |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Harry Curtis | ... | costumer: men |
| Kathy Monderine | ... | costumer: women (as Kathy Monderin) |
Location Management
| George Spicer | ... | location coordinator |
Music Department
| Sam E. Levin | ... | music editor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Sandy Nelson | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Bill Millar | ... | title designer |
Production Companies
- David Gerber Productions
- Columbia Pictures Television (in association with)
Distributors
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1980) (United States) (tv)
- M6 (1988) (France) (tv) (dubbed)
- Sony Pictures Television (2002) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- Cinefear (2011) (United States) (DVD) (dvdr)
- Columbia TriStar Domestic Television (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- LK-TEL Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- RCA/Columbia-Hoyts Home Video (1985) (Australia) (video)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- f-Stop (titles and opticals)
- Lick Observatory (location facility courtesy of)
- University of California, Santa Cruz (location facility courtesy of)
Storyline
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| Taglines | A mad genius must be stopped if the Earth is to survive! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Joan Fontaine was originally cast as the head of the spy agency. See more » |
| Goofs | Watch for a mysterious costume change near the end of the film. One minute, Paige is wearing a rather sexy skintight yellow catsuit, the next she's wearing a top and stretch pants, with the pants in a slightly different shade of yellow. See more » |
| Movie Connections | References You Only Live Twice (1967). See more » |
| Quotes |
Jack Chenault:
You're leaving? Paige Tannehill: Chenault, I fondly hope that I never have to set eyes on you again. See more » |