The Spook Who Sat by the Door

Name: The Spook Who Sat by the Door
Genre: Action, Drama, Crime, War
Released: 1973
Rating: 74.82666666666667
Cast: Lawrence Cook, Janet League, Paula Kelly, J.A. Preston, Paul Butler

1973·Movie

1h 42min

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74/100

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Their first mistake was letting him in. Their biggest mistake was letting him out!

A black man plays Uncle Tom in order to gain access to CIA training, then uses that knowledge to plot a new American Revolution.

DNA

Genres: Social Problem Film Political Drama Conspiracy Thriller
Mood: DarkIronicProvocativeGrittyTenseEngagingInsightful
Themes: Click below to reveal spoilers
The Human ConditionBetrayalOvercoming PrejudicePower Of KnowledgePolitical IntrigueUnfair JusticeRace RelationsInstitutional Racism
Plot: Click below to reveal spoilers
Personal GrowthPolitical CorruptionSocial CommentaryUndercover OperationConspiracyUncovering TruthTraining MontageUnderdog's Rise
Pacing: ModerateSteadyBuilding Suspense
Narrative: FlashbacksReal-Time Narrative
Dialog: Witty BanterPhilosophical Discussions
Character Types: MentorVillainUnderdog
Time: Present Day1970s
Place: Urban CityscapeGovernment Facilities
Cinematic Style: Documentary StyleHandheld Camera WorkMinimalist Sets
Costume and Set: Modern AttireGovernment Offices

Sequels and Prequels

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Crew

Directed by:

Ivan Dixon, Michel Hugo

Produced by:

Sam Greenlee, Ivan Dixon, Thomas G. Neusom

Composed by:

Herbie Hancock

Cast

Lawrence Cook

Dan Freeman

Janet League

Joy

Paula Kelly

Dahomey Queen

J.A. Preston

Dawson

Paul Butler

Do-Daddy Dean

Don Blakely

Stud Davis

David Lemieux

Pretty Willie

Anthony Ray

Shorty

Byron Morrow

Joseph Mascolo

Elaine Aiken

Johnny Williams

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