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Spies

Spione

1928·145 min·DE
Director: Fritz Lang
ThrillerRomance

The mastermind behind a ubiquitous spy operation learns of a dangerous romance between a Russian lady in his employ and a dashing agent from the government's secret service.

The mastermind behind a ubiquitous spy operation learns of a dangerous romance between a Russian lady in his employ and a dashing agent from the government's secret service.

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Cast

Rudolf Klein-Rogge

Rudolf Klein-Rogge

Haghi

Gerda Maurus

Gerda Maurus

Sonya Baranilkowa

Lien Deyers

Lien Deyers

Kitty

Louis Ralph

Louis Ralph

Hans Morrier

Willy Fritsch

Willy Fritsch

No. 326

Paul Hörbiger

Paul Hörbiger

Diener von "No. 326"

Fritz Rasp

Fritz Rasp

Col. Jellusic - Ivan Stepanov

Craighall Sherry

Craighall Sherry

Burton Jason / Miles Jason

Hertha von Walther

Hertha von Walther

Lady Leslane

Lupu Pick

Lupu Pick

Dr. Masimoto

Crew

Fritz Arno Wagner

cinematographer

Fritz Lang

writer

Werner R. Heymann

composer

Thea von Harbou

writer

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