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The Spook Who Sat by the Door
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The Spook Who Sat by the Door

1973-09-21 · 102 min · ★ 6.4

Action · Drama · Crime · War

A black man plays Uncle Tom in order to gain access to CIA training, then uses that knowledge to plot a new American Revolution.

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Directors
Ivan Dixon
Production companies
Bokari
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lawrence CookLawrence CookDan Freeman
Janet LeagueJanet LeagueJoy
Paula KellyPaula KellyDahomey Queen
J.A. PrestonJ.A. PrestonDawson
Paul ButlerPaul ButlerDo-Daddy Dean
Don BlakelyDon BlakelyStud Davis
David LemieuxDavid LemieuxPretty Willie
Anthony RayAnthony RayShorty
Colostine BoatwrightDancer
Byron MorrowByron Morrow
Jack Aaron
Joseph MascoloJoseph Mascolo
Elaine AikenElaine Aiken
Beverly Gill
Martin Golar
Tom Alderman
Stephen Ferry
Johnny WilliamsJohnny Williams
Doug Johnson
Harold Harris

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