The Great Spy Chase (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1964, The Great Spy Chase is an action, comedy, thriller and mystery film directed by Georges Lautner, running about 105 minutes. “RUN...love takes you where the spies are...PURSUE...women who are curved like weapons...Hide...with the one you seek...and the sparks fly upward...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A cold-war spy parody. After the death of an armaments manufacturer, an international group of spies is drawn into a high-stakes battle of wits to obtain the valuable military patents which have been inherited by the lovely widow.
Who’s in it. The Great Spy Chase stars Lino Ventura as Francis Lagneau, Francis Blanche as Boris Vassiliev, Bernard Blier as Eusebio Cafarelli and Mireille Darc as Amaranthe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Great Spy Chase 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 The Great Spy Chase page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Spy Chase 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 The Great Spy Chase (1964)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Great Spy Chase change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Great Spy Chase worth watching?
- The Great Spy Chase holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Great Spy Chase?
- The Great Spy Chase stars Lino Ventura, Francis Blanche, Bernard Blier, Mireille Darc and Jess Hahn.
- When was The Great Spy Chase released?
- The Great Spy Chase was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.