


Film · Released
The Spy in Black
“Today's U-boat terror makes this the year's timeliest picture!”
The Spy in Black at a glance
The Spy in Black is a 1939 war and thriller film, running 1h 22m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: U in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on ITVX Premium.
Rated U in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1939-08-03
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Genres
- War, Thriller
- Director
- Michael Powell
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.4 / 10 · 67 votes
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Availability
Where to watch in the United Kingdom
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Synopsis
Feature filmA German submarine is sent to the Orkney Isles in 1917 to sink the British fleet.
Cast
14 names
Conrad VeidtCaptain Ernst Hardt
Sebastian ShawAshington
Valerie HobsonThe School Mistress
Marius GoringLieutenant Felix Schuster
June DuprezAnne Burnett
Athole StewartThe Rev. Hector Matthews
Helen HayeMrs. Sedley
Cyril RaymondThe Rev. John Harris
Hay PetrieEngineer
Robert RendelAdmiral
Mary MorrisChauffeuseQuestions about The Spy in Black
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Spy in Black in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Spy in Black is listed on ITVX Premium. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Spy in Black suitable for children?
The Spy in Black is rated U in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is The Spy in Black on PelisPlus UK?
The Spy in Black has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings and runtime. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.
What is The Spy in Black about?
A German submarine is sent to the Orkney Isles in 1917 to sink the British fleet.
How long is The Spy in Black?
The Spy in Black runs for 1h 22m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The Spy in Black trailer?
Yes. Press Watch trailer to play The Spy in Black 1939 Trailer | Conrad Veidt | Valerie Hobson without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.
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