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Ring of Spies
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Ring of Spies

1964-03-23 · 90 min · ★ 7.0

Drama · Crime · Thriller

The film is based on the actual events of the Portland Spy Ring trial in the U.K. A disgruntled Navy Clerk is transferred to a secret research establishment and is subsequently black-mailed/paid by Czech intelligence to procure secrets for them. He seduces the secretary who controls the most secret documents, and they enjoy the fruits of their treachery until the British authorities begin to close in on them.

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Directors
Robert Tronson
Production companies
British Lion Films
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Bernard LeeBernard LeeHenry Houghton
William SylvesterWilliam SylvesterGordon Lonsdale
Margaret TyzackMargaret TyzackElizabeth Gee
David KossoffDavid KossoffPeter Kroger
Nancy NevinsonNancy NevinsonHelen Kroger
Thorley WaltersThorley WaltersCmdr. Winters
Gillian LewisMarjorie Shaw
Newton BlickP.O. Meadows
Philip LathamPhilip LathamCaptain Ray
Cyril ChamberlainCyril ChamberlainAnderson
Justine LordChristina
Patrick BarrPatrick BarrCaptain Warner
Derek FrancisDerek FrancisChief Supt. Croft
Hector RossHector RossSupt. Woods
Paul EddingtonPaul EddingtonJohnnie (uncredited)
Richard MarnerRichard MarnerColonel Monat (uncredited)
Geoffrey PalmerGeoffrey PalmerPolice Officer (uncredited)
Bryan PringleBryan PringleSurveillance Man (uncredited)
Andre MikhelsonRussian Embassy Official (uncredited)
Garry MarshGarry MarshFirst Member at Lords (uncredited)

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