Topaz (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1969, Topaz is a thriller and drama film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, running about 127 minutes. “Hitchcock takes you behind the actual headlines to expose the most explosive spy scandal of this century!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Copenhagen, Denmark, 1962. When a high-ranking Soviet official decides to change sides, a French intelligence agent is caught up in a cold, silent and bloody spy war in which his own family will play a decisive role.
Who’s in it. Topaz stars Frederick Stafford as André Devereaux, Dany Robin as Nicole Devereaux, John Vernon as Rico Parra and Karin Dor as Juanita de Córdoba, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Topaz has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6M at the box office.
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 Topaz page.
If you liked it. Fans of Topaz tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Topaz (1969)?
- In US, Topaz 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 Topaz worth watching?
- Topaz holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Topaz?
- Topaz stars Frederick Stafford, Dany Robin, John Vernon, Karin Dor and Michel Piccoli.
- When was Topaz released?
- Topaz was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.