State Secret (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1950, State Secret is a thriller, drama and romance film directed by Sidney Gilliat, running about 104 minutes. “ADVENTURE SWEEPING ACROSS A CONTINENT!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Visiting in England, an American surgeon Doctor John Marlowe is decoyed to a middle European country, and discovers the operation he is to perform is on the Vosnian dictator. When the latter dies, he is replaced by a look-alike, but Marlowe then becomes the object of a shoot-to-kill, vicious pursuit by the secret police of Vosnia since it is vital to Vosnia that the dictator's death does not become known. Fleeing, he seeks help from an actress, Lisa Robinson, and the two are harried across the countryside.
Who’s in it. State Secret stars Douglas Fairbanks Jr. as Dr. John Marlowe, Glynis Johns as Lisa Robinson, Jack Hawkins as Colonel Galcon and Herbert Lom as Karl Theodor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, State Secret has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch State Secret page.
If you liked it. Fans of State Secret tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch State Secret (1950)?
- In GB, State Secret is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is State Secret worth watching?
- State Secret holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in State Secret?
- State Secret stars Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Glynis Johns, Jack Hawkins, Herbert Lom and Walter Rilla.
- When was State Secret released?
- State Secret was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.