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Secret Service

1977-01-12 · 117 min · ★ 8.0

Drama · TV Movie

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 StreepMeryl StreepEdith Varney
John LithgowJohn LithgowCapt. Thorne
Mary Beth HurtMary Beth HurtCaroline Mitford
Lenny BakerLenny BakerHenry Dumont
Alice DrummondAlice DrummondMrs. Varney
Charles KimbroughCharles KimbroughBenton Arrelsford
Frederick CoffinFrederick CoffinLt. Maxwell
Joe GrifasiJoe GrifasiCpl. Matson
Jeffrey JonesJeffrey JonesSgt. Wilson

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