Walk East on Beacon! (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1952, Walk East on Beacon! is a drama film directed by Alfred L. Werker, running about 98 minutes. “MOST THRILLING PICTURE SINCE "HOUSE ON 92ND STREET"!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An FBI agent (George Murphy) works with a refugee scientist (Finlay Currie) and the Coast Guard to crack a Soviet spy ring in Boston.
Who’s in it. Walk East on Beacon! stars George Murphy as Inspector James 'Jim' Belden, Finlay Currie as Professor Albert Kafer, Virginia Gilmore as Millie / Teresa Zalenko and Karl Stepanek as Alexi Laschenkov / Gregory Anders, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Walk East on Beacon! has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Walk East on Beacon! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Walk East on Beacon! tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Walk East on Beacon! (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Walk East on Beacon! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Walk East on Beacon! worth watching?
- Walk East on Beacon! holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Walk East on Beacon!?
- Walk East on Beacon! stars George Murphy, Finlay Currie, Virginia Gilmore, Karl Stepanek and Louisa Horton.
- When was Walk East on Beacon! released?
- Walk East on Beacon! was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.