Espionnage ou la guerre sans armes (1928): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1928, Espionnage ou la guerre sans armes is a notable film directed by Jean Choux, running about 96 minutes.

What it’s about. This is the romanticized story of Louise de Bettignies, who was a spy and heroin of the First World War. In October 1914, in Roubaix, Geneviève de Vandeville delivers mail in secret. Brilliant and effective, she is soon contacted by the Intelligence Service who asks her to lead a team of spies. Geneviève, who is responsible for delivering intelligence from dangerous regions, enlists the help of Maria, a young girl who becomes her friend. Maria and her lover ask Geneviève to plan their escape into Holland. This mission will prove fatal for Geneviève. She is detected by the German counterespionage, arrested, and imprisoned in Brussels. She becomes sick and dies in prison before the war ends. Some time later, Maria and her lover pay their respects to the monument in effigy of Louise de Bettignies.

Who’s in it. Espionnage ou la guerre sans armes stars Jean Choux, Lilian Constantini as Geneviève de Vendeville, Jean Dalbe and Marie France as Maria Vandamme, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Espionnage ou la guerre sans armes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Espionnage ou la guerre sans armes page.