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A young employee of the British State Department falls in love with the daughter of a top Russian diplomat, much to the panic of their respective countries' officials, who suspect espionage. The cast includes David Knight, Odile Versois, Theodore Bikel and David Kossoff.
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
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Audiences 62GoodWatch 62
IMDb6.2
Running time
1 h 36 min
Shorter than most dramas, −13 min on the typical 109
typical 10996Half of all dramas run 98–125 min.
Released
1954
August 24, 1954
72 years ago
Genres
DramaRomanceLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
United Kingdom
BAFTA Awards1955
- Best British Screenplay1955Won
- Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles1955Won
and 17 more21 people
- David KnightTed Hutchens
- Odile VersoisAnna Szobek
- Theodore BikelJoseph
- David KossoffGeza Szobek
- Joseph TomeltyMoffatt
- Paul CarpenterGregg Pearson
- Peter IllingDr. Weissbrod
- John McLarenCol. Margetson
- BRBernard RebelStefan
Jill AdamsJudy (uncredited)
Robin BaileyThomas Cook cashier (uncredited)
Dora BryanSwitchboard Operator (uncredited)
Peter DyneleyRegan (uncredited)
Dwight D. EisenhowerHimself, in photo (uncredited)
Percy HerbertRichards (uncredited)
Sam KyddDriver, Embassy car JAK711 (uncredited)
Victor MaddernSailor (uncredited)
Betty MarsdenMrs. Forrester (uncredited)
Aubrey MatherWaiter (uncredited)
Joan SimsTelephone Operator, American Embassy (uncredited)
Russell WatersCounterman (uncredited)
Directing · 3
- Anthony Asquith Director
- Robert Asher Assistant Director
- Kathleen Hosgood Continuity
Writing · 2
- Robin Estridge Writer
- George Tabori Story
Production · 2
- Anthony Havelock-Allan Producer
- Denis Holt Production Manager
Camera · 2
- Jack Asher Director of Photography
- H. A. R. Thomson Camera Operator
Editing · 1
- Frederick Wilson Editor
Sound · 4
- Benjamin Frankel Original Music Composer, Conductor
- John W. Mitchell Sound Recordist
- Gordon K. McCallum Sound Mixer
- Roger Cherrill Sound Editor
Art · 1
- John Box Art Direction
Costume & Make-Up · 2
- Yvonne Caffin Costume Design
- Waleen Whitworth Hairdresser
Other crew · 1
- Arthur Alcott Production Controller
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