To Skin a Spy (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1966, To Skin a Spy is a thriller and crime film directed by Jacques Deray.
What it’s about. A French secret agent gets a license to kill when he is sent to Vienna to plug a security leak in this routine spy saga. He is caught in the crossfire of international enemy agents trying to eliminate the French.
Who’s in it. To Skin a Spy stars Lino Ventura as Pascal Fabre, Jean Bouise as Margery, dit « le boiteux », Adrian Hoven as Kern and Ellen Bahl as Ingrid Kern, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, To Skin a Spy 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 To Skin a Spy page.
If you liked it. Fans of To Skin a Spy tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch To Skin a Spy (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for To Skin a Spy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is To Skin a Spy worth watching?
- To Skin a Spy holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in To Skin a Spy?
- To Skin a Spy stars Lino Ventura, Jean Bouise, Adrian Hoven, Ellen Bahl and Wolfgang Preiss.
- When was To Skin a Spy released?
- To Skin a Spy was released in 1966.