Behind Closed Doors (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 1958, Behind Closed Doors is a war & politics and drama series.
What it’s about. Behind Closed Doors is an American drama series set during the Cold War hosted by and occasionally starring Bruce Gordon in the role of Commander Matson. The series, which aired on NBC from October 2, 1958, to April 9, 1959, focuses, among other themes, on how the former Soviet Union stole American missile secrets and proposes steps to prevent further espionage. Behind Closed Doors is based on the files and experiences of Rear Admiral Ellis M. Zacharias, who offers comments at the end of each segment. Behind Closed Doors, a Screen Gems production, replaced Jackie Cooper's sitcom The People's Choice, followed the NBC quiz show, Twenty-One, and preceded the The Tennessee Ernie Ford Show. Its competition was The Pat Boone Chevy Show on ABC and Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theater western anthology series on CBS.
Who’s in it. Behind Closed Doors stars Bruce Gordon as Commander Matson, Virginia Christine as Julie Hollister, Francis Lederer as Brauer and Lester Matthews as Colonel Brookston, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Behind Closed Doors sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Behind Closed Doors page.
If you liked it. Fans of Behind Closed Doors tend to enjoy Attack on Titan, Band of Brothers, Game of Thrones and Shōgun.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Behind Closed Doors (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Behind Closed Doors change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Behind Closed Doors worth watching?
- Behind Closed Doors holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war & politics and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Behind Closed Doors?
- Behind Closed Doors stars Bruce Gordon, Virginia Christine, Francis Lederer, Lester Matthews and Kenneth Tobey.
- When was Behind Closed Doors released?
- Behind Closed Doors was released in 1958.