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Spies

"Fritz Lang’s Espionage Epic!"

1928

2h 25m

7.3(95 votes)

Thriller

Romance

Overview

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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UFA

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

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

Franz, Chauffeur 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

Creative team

Directed by: Fritz Lang
Written by: Thea von Harbou
Fritz Lang
Produced by: Erich Pommer

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