@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
The Austrian Secret Service sends its most seductive agent to spy on the Russians.
Quick Stats
6.9
TMDB Rating
78
Votes
1h 31m
Runtime
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Budget
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Box Office
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Key Crew
DirectorJosef von Sternberg
WriterDaniel Nathan Rubin
CinematographyLee Garmes
ComposerHarry D. Mills
EditorJosef von Sternberg
Production DesignHans Dreier
Produced by
Paramount Pictures
Where to Watch
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Marlene Dietrich
Magda / X27
Victor McLaglen
Colonel Kranau
Gustav von Seyffertitz
Austrian Secret Service Chief
Warner Oland
Colonel von Hindau
Lew Cody
Colonel Kovrin
Barry Norton
Young Lieutenant - Firing Squad
Max Barwyn
Colonel Kranau's Aide
B.F. Blinn
Gambler with Glasses
A
Allan Cavan
Davison Clark
A
Alexis Davidoff
William B. Davidson
W
Walter Downing
Geraldine Dvorak
Adolph Faylauer
