Secret Command (1944): cast, story & where to watch

1944 · Film · ★ 7.5

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Released in 1944, Secret Command is an action, drama and war film directed by A. Edward Sutherland, running about 82 minutes. “DRAMA...by a handful of men and women who fight the enemy within our gates!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Secret Command features Pat O'Brien as a onetime foreign correspondent in the wartime employ of the FBI. Under an assumed name, O'BRIEN goes to work at a shipyard, intending to keep both eyes open for potential saboteurs. To maintain the cover, O'BRIEN is given a "wife" (Carole Landis) and two children. When O'BRIEN's brother Chester Morris shows up, he can't comprehend the charade and nearly spills the beans to the Nazi spies O'BRIEN hopes to trap. Based on the short story The Saboteurs by John and Ward Hawkins, Secret Command offers a graying but still feisty Pat O'Brien doing what he does best.

Who’s in it. Secret Command stars Pat O’Brien as Sam Gallagher, Carole Landis as Jill McCann, Chester Morris as Jeff Gallagher and Ruth Warrick as Lea Damaron, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Secret Command has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Secret Command page.

If you liked it. Fans of Secret Command 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 Secret Command (1944)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Secret Command change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Secret Command worth watching?
Secret Command holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Secret Command?
Secret Command stars Pat O’Brien, Carole Landis, Chester Morris, Ruth Warrick and Barton MacLane.
When was Secret Command released?
Secret Command was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.