The Best Secret Agent (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1964, The Best Secret Agent is a thriller, drama and history film directed by Chang Ying, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. During the Sino-Japanese War, Tsui-Ying flees with her father from the Japanese occupation. She meets a young man, Ling-Yun, and falls in love. Yet Tsui-Ying chooses to leave Ling-Yun and marries his uncle, a traitor who serves the Japanese. Out of heartbreak, Ling-Yun leaves the country to study abroad. In the meantime, Special Agent 001 leads the resistance against the Japanese. After Ling-Yun returns to Shanghai from the UK, he is surprised to find out his ex-lover has become the wife of his uncle Chao-Chun. Special Agent 001 continues their sabotage and the identify of the agent finally is revealed. The first Taiwanese-language spy film produced in Taiwan, The Best Secret Agent is a remake of the 1945 movie of the same name that caused a sensation in Shanghai.
Who’s in it. The Best Secret Agent stars Yang Yutian as Cuiying, Ko Chun-Hsiung, Ke Youming and Tian Qing as Zhaoqun, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Best Secret Agent has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Best Secret Agent page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Best Secret Agent tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Best Secret Agent (1964)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Best Secret Agent change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Best Secret Agent worth watching?
- The Best Secret Agent holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Best Secret Agent?
- The Best Secret Agent stars Yang Yutian, Ko Chun-Hsiung, Ke Youming, Tian Qing and Liu Qing.
- When was The Best Secret Agent released?
- The Best Secret Agent was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.