Counter-Espionage (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1942, Counter-Espionage is a comedy, mystery and romance film directed by Edward Dmytryk, running about 73 minutes. “THE LONE WOLF TURNS SPY TO MAKES NAZIS TURN PALE...and cops turn green with envy” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Lone Wolf tracks down Nazi spies in London during the German bombing.
Who’s in it. Counter-Espionage stars Warren William as Michael Lanyard, Eric Blore as Jameson, Hillary Brooke as Pamela Hart and Thurston Hall as Insp. Crane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Counter-Espionage has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Counter-Espionage page.
If you liked it. Fans of Counter-Espionage tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Counter-Espionage (1942)?
- In US, Counter-Espionage is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Counter-Espionage worth watching?
- Counter-Espionage holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Counter-Espionage?
- Counter-Espionage stars Warren William, Eric Blore, Hillary Brooke, Thurston Hall and Fred Kelsey.
- When was Counter-Espionage released?
- Counter-Espionage was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.