Foreign Intrigue (1956): cast, story & where to watch

1956 · Film · ★ 5.7

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Released in 1956, Foreign Intrigue is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Sheldon Reynolds, running about 95 minutes. “Robert Mitchum is the hunted . . . Europe is the hunting ground !” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Millionaire Victor Danemore, living on the French Riviera, dies suddenly of a heart attack. His secretary, Dave Bishop, wants to know more about his employer's life. Surprisingly, not even his young wife knows anything about her husband's background or how he earned his fortune. Clues lead Bishop to Vienna and Stockholm, where he learns that Danemore was blackmailing people who cooperated with the Nazis during World War II.

Who’s in it. Foreign Intrigue stars Robert Mitchum as Dave Bishop, Geneviève Page as Dominique Danemore, Ingrid Thulin as Brita Lindquist and Frédéric O'Brady as Jonathan Spring, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Foreign Intrigue has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Foreign Intrigue page.

If you liked it. Fans of Foreign Intrigue 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 Foreign Intrigue (1956)?
In US, Foreign Intrigue is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Foreign Intrigue worth watching?
Foreign Intrigue holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Foreign Intrigue?
Foreign Intrigue stars Robert Mitchum, Geneviève Page, Ingrid Thulin, Frédéric O'Brady and Inga Tidblad.
When was Foreign Intrigue released?
Foreign Intrigue was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.