The Diplomatic Pouch (1927): cast, story & where to watch
1927 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1927, The Diplomatic Pouch is a thriller film directed by Oleksandr Dovzhenko, running about 65 minutes.
What it’s about. The film's plot is based on the real murder of the Soviet diplomatic courier Theodor Nette abroad. The pouch of the Soviet diplomat, which is stolen by British spies, is taken away by the sailors of a ship sailing to Leningrad who deliver it to the authorities. The intelligence agents make every effort to retrieve the bag.
Who’s in it. The Diplomatic Pouch stars M. Buyukli as Embassy Secretary, A. Klymenko as First Diplomatic Courier, Georgi Zelondzhev-Shipov as nd. Diplomatic Courier and Ida Penzo as Helen Viskovska, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Diplomatic Pouch 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 Diplomatic Pouch page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Diplomatic Pouch tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Diplomatic Pouch (1927)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Diplomatic Pouch change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Diplomatic Pouch worth watching?
- The Diplomatic Pouch holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Diplomatic Pouch?
- The Diplomatic Pouch stars M. Buyukli, A. Klymenko, Georgi Zelondzhev-Shipov, Ida Penzo and Borys Zahorskyi.
- When was The Diplomatic Pouch released?
- The Diplomatic Pouch was released in 1927, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.