Secret People (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1952, Secret People is a drama and crime film directed by Thorold Dickinson, running about 96 minutes. “LOOK OUT FOR THIS MAN! HE LIVES! AND LOVES! AND MURDERS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This tale of intrigue finds Valentina Cortese involved in an assassination plot. She helps the police apprehend the conspirators after an innocent bystander is accidentally killed.
Who’s in it. Secret People stars Valentina Cortese as Maria Brentano / Brent / Lena Collins, Serge Reggiani as Louis Balan, Audrey Hepburn as Nora Brentano and Megs Jenkins as Penny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Secret People has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Secret People page.
If you liked it. Fans of Secret People tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Secret People (1952)?
- In GB, Secret People is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Secret People worth watching?
- Secret People holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Secret People?
- Secret People stars Valentina Cortese, Serge Reggiani, Audrey Hepburn, Megs Jenkins and Irene Worth.
- When was Secret People released?
- Secret People was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.