The Spook Who Sat by the Door
1973·Movie·
·1h 42min
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About
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
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersThe Human ConditionBetrayalOvercoming PrejudicePower Of KnowledgePolitical IntrigueUnfair JusticeRace RelationsInstitutional Racism
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersPersonal GrowthPolitical CorruptionUndercover OperationConspiracyUncovering TruthTraining MontageSocial CommentaryUnderdog's Rise
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- Cinematic Style
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Ivan Dixon, Michel Hugo
Produced by:
Sam Greenlee, Ivan Dixon, Thomas G. Neusom
Composed by:
Herbie Hancock
