Description |
1 videodisc (143 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in. |
System Details |
DVD. |
Cast |
Rudolf Klein-Rogge, Willy Fritsch, Gerda Maurus, Lupu Pick, Fritz Rasp. |
Credits |
Photography, Fritz Arno Wagner. Music composed and performed by Donald Sosin. |
Note |
Originally produced as a motion picture by UFA in 1928. |
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Newly restored to original length; previously released in the US at 90 min. |
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Adapted by Thea von Harbou from her novel "Spione." |
Audience |
MPAA rating: Not rated. |
Summary |
In this first "modern" spy film a power-hungry banker with many disguises marshals his forces to steal the secrets of an important treaty. Can undercover agent No. 326 keep from being distracted by the beautiful Sonia, and stop the banker's plot? |
Note |
Special feature: Gallery of rare production photographs. |
Language |
Silent with musical score. |
Subject |
Espionage -- Drama.
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Bankers -- Drama.
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Spies -- Drama.
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Genre/Form |
Silent films.
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Silent films -- Germany.
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Feature films.
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Feature films -- Germany.
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Foreign films.
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Added Author |
Lang, Fritz, 1890-1976.
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Harbou, Thea von, 1888-1954.
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Klein-Rogge, Rudolf.
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Fritsch, Willy, 1901-1973.
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Maurus, Gerda, 1909-1968.
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Pick, Lupu, 1886-1931.
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Rasp, Fritz, 1891-1976.
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Sosin, Donald.
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UFA (Firm)
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Fritz Lang-Film (Firm)
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Kino International Corporation.
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Note |
Title on disc: Fritz Lang's Spies |
Standard No. |
738329038526 |
Music No. |
K385 Kino International Corp. |
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