Spies

1929

Spies

Spies

1929 Feature Film ★ 7.5/10

Released 3/10/1929 (United States)

📖 Storyline

Haghi is a criminal mastermind whose ubiquitous spy operation is always several steps ahead of the police and the government's secret service. Enter Agent 326, the daring and dashing young man, who thinks his disguise as a dirty, bearded vagrant is fooling the unknown mastermind and his minions. But Haghi is well aware of 326's existence and what he looks like. Enter Sonya, a Russian lady in Haghi's employ. Haghi wants Sonya to subvert the efforts of the government agent, but doesn't count on her falling in love with him. Meanwhile, Haghi is anxious to get his hands on a Japanese peace treaty in the possession of the cunning Doctor Masimoto, whose mistress is also in his employ. —J. SpurlinHaghi is a criminal mastermind whose ubiquitous spy operation is always several steps ahead of the police and the government's secret service. Enter Agent 326, the daring and dashing young man, who thinks his disguise as a dirty, bearded vagrant is fooling the unknown mastermind and his minions. But Haghi is well aware of 326's existence and what he looks like. Enter Sonya, a Russian lady in Haghi's employ. Haghi wants Sonya to subvert the efforts of the government agent, but doesn't count on her falling in love with him. Meanwhile, Haghi is anxious to get his hands on a Japanese peace treaty in the possession of the cunning Doctor Masimoto, whose mistress is also in his employ. —J. Spurlin

🎭 Cast & Crew

Director Fritz Lang
Main Star Rudolf Klein-Rogge, Character: Haghi
Supporting Gerda Maurus (as Sonya Baranilkowa), Willy Fritsch (as No. 326 - Det. Donald Tremaine, English version), Lien Deyers (as Kitty), Louis Ralph (as Hans Morrier - Hans Morriera, English version), Craighall Sherry (as Burton Jason), Paul Hörbiger (as Franz - Chauffeur), Hertha von Walther (as Lady Leslane), Lupu Pick (as Dr. Akira Masimoto - Matsumoto, English version), Fritz Rasp (as Col. Jellusic - Ivan Stepanov, English version), Grete Berger (as Unconfirmed Role), Julius Falkenstein (as Hotel Manager), Heinrich Gotho (as Burton Jason's Other Assistant), Heinrich Gretler (as Spy in the Post Office scene), Gustl Gstettenbaur (as Boy Who Helps No. 326), Georg John (as Locomotive Engineer), Theodor Loos (as Handelsminister), Klaus Pohl (as Burton Jason's Assistant)

ℹ️ Details

Awards Awards, 1 nomination total
IMDb Rating 7.5/10 (4,193 votes)
Reviews 39
Release Date 3/10/1929 (United States)
Format Feature Film
Filmed In United States
Country United States

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