Summaries

A G-man searches for a communist sleeper-cell in Boston.

Details

Keywords
  • spy
  • umbrella
  • fbi federal bureau of investigation
  • wristwatch
  • based on article
Genres
  • Thriller
  • Drama
  • Film-Noir
Release date May 31, 1952
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Approved
Countries of origin United States
Language English Russian
Filming locations Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Production companies Columbia Pictures RD-DR Productions

Box office

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 38m
Color Black and White
Aspect ratio 1.37 : 1

Synopsis

Written during the "Red Scare" years, this cross between a documentary and spy thriller focuses on the FBI and their tactics used to follow and track down a group of spies who endanger the sovereignty of the United States. The unspoken message that "anyone can be a spy" delivered by the movie was probably inciteful to say the least during an era of paranoia and fear. Realistic depiction of capabilities and characters however add an atmosphere of realism and believeability to the film.

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