Unseen Enemy (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film
Released in 1942, Unseen Enemy is a drama and adventure film directed by John Rawlins, running about 62 minutes. “THE INVISIBLE FOE Uncovered...as youth takes a rap at the Japs!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Unseen Enemy in this wartime meller is Nick (Leo Carrillo), the outwardly effusive manager of a San Francisco waterfront café. To make enough money to ensure his daughter Gen's (Irene Hervey) entree into society, Nick sells his services to a gang of foreign spies, who then use Nick's establishment as a rendezvous point. The plan is to covertly send out a Japanese vessel for the purpose of raiding and destroying American merchant ships. The spies' secret code is hidden in the lyrics of a song called "Lydia", which the unwitting Gen performs on request day after day.
Who’s in it. Unseen Enemy stars Leo Carrillo as Nick Rand, Andy Devine as Detective Sam Dillon, Irene Hervey as Gen Rand and Don Terry as Canadian Army Captain William Flynn Hitchcock, aka Bill Flinn, posing as Captain Wilhelm Roering, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Unseen Enemy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Unseen Enemy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Unseen Enemy (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Unseen Enemy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Unseen Enemy?
- Unseen Enemy stars Leo Carrillo, Andy Devine, Irene Hervey, Don Terry and Lionel Royce.
- When was Unseen Enemy released?
- Unseen Enemy was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.