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Foreign Correspondent

PG19402hAlfred Hitchcock
IMDb 7.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 95% · Metacritic 89

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"The thrill spectacle of the year!"

American crime reporter John Jones is reassigned to Europe as a foreign correspondent to cover the imminent war. When he walks into the middle of an assassination and stumbles on a spy ring, he seeks help from a beautiful politician’s daughter and an urbane English journalist to uncover the truth.

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DiplomatAssassinationChaseParent Child RelationshipWorld War IiWindmillConspiracyReporterBlack And WhiteCrash

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Frequently asked questions

What is Foreign Correspondent (1940) about?

American crime reporter John Jones is reassigned to Europe as a foreign correspondent to cover the imminent war. When he walks into the middle of an assassination and stumbles on a spy ring, he seeks help from a beautiful politician’s daughter and an urbane English journalist to uncover the truth.

Who stars in Foreign Correspondent?

Foreign Correspondent stars Joel McCrea (John Jones), Laraine Day (Carol Fisher), Herbert Marshall (Stephen Fisher), George Sanders (Scott ffolliott), Albert Bassermann (Van Meer). The film was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.

How long is Foreign Correspondent?

Foreign Correspondent has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1940. It is rated PG.

Is Foreign Correspondent worth watching?

Foreign Correspondent holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 95. Fans of Thriller, Mystery, Action are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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