Having defined the espionage genre with Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler, Fritz Lang returned to the genre with this surprisingly fast-paced and remarkably grim thriller. Rudolf Kleine-Rogge stars as Haghi, the head of an elaborate criminal empire, and Willy Fritsch is the undercover agent assigned to topple the diabolical king from his throne. Filled with the sexual intrigue and high-tech gadgetry that continue to define the genre, Spies remains remarkably contemporary, more than 85 years after its original release.
Rudolf Klein-Rogge | Haghi | |
Gerda Maurus | Sonya Baranilkowa | |
Lien Deyers | Kitty | |
Louis Ralph | Hans Morrier - Hans Morriera / English version | |
Craighall Sherry | Burton Jason | |
Willy Fritsch | No. 326 - Det. Donald Tremaine / English version | |
Paul Hörbiger | Franz - Chauffeur | |
Hertha von Walther | Lady Leslane | |
Lupu Pick | Dr. Masimoto - Matsumoto / English version | |
Fritz Rasp | Col. Jellusic - Ivan Stepanov / English version | |
Grete Berger | Unconfirmed Role | |
Julius Falkenstein | Hotel Manager | |
Heinrich Gotho | Burton Jason's Other Assistant | |
Heinrich Gretler | Spy in the Post Office scene | |
Gustl Gstettenbaur | Boy Who Helps No. 326 | |
Georg John | Locomotive Engineer | |
Theodor Loos | Handelsminister | |
Klaus Pohl | Burton Jason's Assistant | |
Paul Rehkopf | Strolch | |
Rosa Valetti | Kitty's Mother | |
Hermann Vallentin | Hotel Security Chief | |
Hans Heinrich von Twardowski | Vincent - Jason's Secretary |
Director | Fritz Lang | |
Writer | Thea von Harbou, Fritz Lang | |
Producer | Erich Pommer | |
Musician | Werner R. Heymann | |
Photography | Fritz Arno Wagner |
Quantity | 1 |
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Seen | |
Added Date | Mar 13, 2023 22:16:16 |
Modified Date | Mar 13, 2023 22:44:34 |
Screen Ratios | Fullscreen (4:3) |
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Audio Tracks | SIL [German] |
Subtitles | English |
Distributor | Eureka Entertainment |
Layers | Single side, Dual layer |
Edition Release Date | Nov 24, 2014 |
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SPECIAL FEATURES
New high-definition 1080p presentation of the film on the Blu-ray
Original German intertitles with optional English subtitles
Optional alternate piano score by Neil Brand (Blu-ray only)
71 minute documentary about the film (Blu-ray only)
52-PAGE BOOKLET including new and exclusive writing by critic Murielle Joudet and an essay by Jonathan Rosenbaum
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