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The Defector

1619661h 40mRaoul Lévy
IMDb 5.7
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An American scientist is sent by the CIA to East Germany to retrieve a secret microfilm from a Soviet scientist interested in defecting to the West but the Stasi secret police's surveillance complicates matters.

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What is The Defector (1966) about?

An American scientist is sent by the CIA to East Germany to retrieve a secret microfilm from a Soviet scientist interested in defecting to the West but the Stasi secret police's surveillance complicates matters.

Who stars in The Defector?

The Defector stars Montgomery Clift (Professor James Bower), Hardy Krüger (Counselor Peter Heinzmann), Macha Méril (Frieda Hoffmann), David Opatoshu (Orlovsky), Christine Delaroche (Ingrid Weiß). The film was directed by Raoul Lévy.

How long is The Defector?

The Defector has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1966. It is rated 16.

Is The Defector worth watching?

The Defector holds an IMDb rating of 5.7/10. Fans of Drama, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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