Cloak and Dagger (1946): cast, story & where to watch

1946 · Film · ★ 6.5

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Released in 1946, Cloak and Dagger is a thriller, drama, war and romance film directed by Fritz Lang, running about 106 minutes. “The moment he fell in love was his moment of greatest danger!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Italian partisans help a professor sent by the OSS to find an atomic scientist held by Nazis.

Who’s in it. Cloak and Dagger stars Gary Cooper as Prof. Alvah Jesper, Lilli Palmer as Gina, Robert Alda as Pinkie and Vladimir Sokoloff as Polda, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Cloak and Dagger has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cloak and Dagger page.

If you liked it. Fans of Cloak and Dagger tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Cloak and Dagger (1946)?
In GB, Cloak and Dagger is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Cloak and Dagger worth watching?
Cloak and Dagger holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Cloak and Dagger?
Cloak and Dagger stars Gary Cooper, Lilli Palmer, Robert Alda, Vladimir Sokoloff and J. Edward Bromberg.
When was Cloak and Dagger released?
Cloak and Dagger was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.