Name: The Spook Who Sat by the Door
Director: Ivan Dixon
Genre: Action, Drama, Crime, War
Released: 1973-01-01
Duration: PT1h 42mM
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Lawrence Cook, Janet League, Paula Kelly, J.A. Preston, Paul Butler

Question 1

What is The Spook Who Sat by the Door (1973) about?

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

Question 2

Who stars in The Spook Who Sat by the Door?

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The Spook Who Sat by the Door stars Lawrence Cook (Dan Freeman), Janet League (Joy), Paula Kelly (Dahomey Queen), J.A. Preston (Dawson), Paul Butler (Do-Daddy Dean). The film was directed by Ivan Dixon.

Question 3

How long is The Spook Who Sat by the Door?

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The Spook Who Sat by the Door has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1973. It is rated PG.

Question 4

Is The Spook Who Sat by the Door worth watching?

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The Spook Who Sat by the Door holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 77. Fans of Action, Drama, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Where can I watch The Spook Who Sat by the Door?

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