The Spy Who Never Was (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1976, The Spy Who Never Was is an action and drama film directed by Reza Badiyi, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. A diabolical tale of romance, murder, and mistaken identity as a treacherous terrorist organization hunts an enemy agent with the intention of killing him, but instead they set their sights on the wrong man. Left in the wake of their mistaken pursuit is a trail of broken lives and brutal murders.
Who’s in it. The Spy Who Never Was stars Hardy Krüger as Arthur Hersfeld, Jason Robards as Inspector Barkan, Gila Almagor as Amina and Mike Burstyn as Uri, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Spy Who Never Was 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 Spy Who Never Was page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Spy Who Never Was 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 Spy Who Never Was (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Spy Who Never Was change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Spy Who Never Was worth watching?
- The Spy Who Never Was holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Spy Who Never Was?
- The Spy Who Never Was stars Hardy Krüger, Jason Robards, Gila Almagor, Mike Burstyn and Haim Bashi.
- When was The Spy Who Never Was released?
- The Spy Who Never Was was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.