

Secret Service
1977-01-12 · 117 min · ★ 8.0
Set in Richmond, Virginia in October 1864, tells the story of a Union spy working to seize control of the telegraph office.
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- Directors
- Peter Levin
- Production companies
- Broadway Theatre Archive
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Meryl StreepEdith Varney
John LithgowCapt. Thorne
Mary Beth HurtCaroline Mitford
Lenny BakerHenry Dumont
Alice DrummondMrs. Varney
Charles KimbroughBenton Arrelsford
Frederick CoffinLt. Maxwell
Joe GrifasiCpl. Matson
Jeffrey JonesSgt. WilsonTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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