Top Secret (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1952, Top Secret is a comedy film directed by Mario Zampi, running about 93 minutes. “The story of the Diplomat, The Plumber and the Beautiful Spy” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A British Sanitary Engineer, goes on holiday with a set of plans for a new secret weapon which he has mistaken for his new plumbing invention. Everyone is hunting for him, including the Russians. The Russians find him and offer him a job in the Kremlin doing research (on plumbing he believes). He accepts, arrives in Russia and falls in love with Tania, a secret agent. And then discovers the true nature of the plans he is carrying...
Who’s in it. Top Secret stars George Cole as George Archibald Potts, Oskar Homolka as Zekov, Nadia Gray as Tania and Wilfrid Hyde-White as Sir Hubert Wells, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Top Secret has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Top Secret page.
If you liked it. Fans of Top Secret tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Top Secret (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Top Secret change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Top Secret worth watching?
- Top Secret holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Top Secret?
- Top Secret stars George Cole, Oskar Homolka, Nadia Gray, Wilfrid Hyde-White and Richard Wattis.
- When was Top Secret released?
- Top Secret was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.