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Spy for a Day

  • 1940
  • 1h 11m
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Spy for a Day (1940)
ComedyThriller

The Germans kidnap a simple farm laborer when they think he is one of their spies. He escapes, only to be nearly shot by a British spy who also thinks he's a German.The Germans kidnap a simple farm laborer when they think he is one of their spies. He escapes, only to be nearly shot by a British spy who also thinks he's a German.The Germans kidnap a simple farm laborer when they think he is one of their spies. He escapes, only to be nearly shot by a British spy who also thinks he's a German.

  • Director
    • Mario Zampi
  • Writers
    • Stacy Aumonier
    • Ralph Block
    • Emeric Pressburger
  • Stars
    • Douglas Wakefield
    • Paddy Browne
    • Jack Allen
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
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    • Director
      • Mario Zampi
    • Writers
      • Stacy Aumonier
      • Ralph Block
      • Emeric Pressburger
    • Stars
      • Douglas Wakefield
      • Paddy Browne
      • Jack Allen
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Douglas Wakefield
    Douglas Wakefield
    • Sam Gates
    • (as Duggie Wakefield)
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    Paddy Browne
    • Martha Clowes
    Jack Allen
    Jack Allen
    • Capt. Bradshaw
    Albert Lieven
    Albert Lieven
    • Capt. Hausemann
    Nicholas Hannen
    Nicholas Hannen
    • Col. Pemberton
    Gibb McLaughlin
    Gibb McLaughlin
    • Col. Ludwig
    Allan Jeayes
    Allan Jeayes
    • Col. Roberts
    Alf Goddard
    • Sgt. Bryan
    George Hayes
    George Hayes
    • Cpl. Boehme
    Eliot Makeham
    Eliot Makeham
    • Mr. Trufit
    Hay Petrie
    Hay Petrie
    • Mr. Britt.
    O.B. Clarence
    O.B. Clarence
    • Medical Officer
    • Director
      • Mario Zampi
    • Writers
      • Stacy Aumonier
      • Ralph Block
      • Emeric Pressburger
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      According to clues in his autobiography 'Double Life', Miklós Rózsa may have collaborated on the music score, uncredited.

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    • Release date
      • April 27, 1940 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Sound City, Shepperton, Surrey, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Two Cities Films
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 11m(71 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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