Covert Action (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film
Released in 1978, Covert Action is an action and crime film directed by Romolo Guerrieri, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Janssen plays an ex-CIA agent who has become an author, writing both non-fiction exposes (Phillip Agee was in the news at this time) and fiction spy novels. The CIA is on his case, in the person of Arthur Kennedy, CIA chief in Athens, where Janssen is staying. Janssen is pursuing a case that interests him, while dodging the traps set for him by Kennedy and trying to help Maurizio Merli, a former colleague with personal problems.
Who’s in it. Covert Action stars David Janssen as Lester Horton, Arthur Kennedy as CIA Chief of Station, Athens, Maurizio Merli as John Florio and Corinne Cléry as Anne Florio, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Covert Action page.
If you liked it. Fans of Covert Action tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Covert Action (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Covert Action change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Covert Action?
- Covert Action stars David Janssen, Arthur Kennedy, Maurizio Merli, Corinne Cléry and Ivan Rassimov.
- When was Covert Action released?
- Covert Action was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.