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To Catch a Spy (1957): cast, story & where to watch

1957 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 1957, To Catch a Spy is an action film directed by Maurice Labro, running about 100 minutes.

What it’s about. The blueprints of an aeroplane built from an ultra-secret metal are stolen from national security. French secret service agent Walder believes that the documents are now in Switzerland, in the hands of a man named Lindbaum. The latter agrees to hand over the blueprints in return for a large sum of money. Another agent, Francis Coplan, is sent to Switzerland to handle the deal, but Lindbaum only has half of the documents because he was double-crossed by Kalpannen, an international crook. With the help of Heidi, a Swiss correspondent, Coplan sets out to identify the members of Kalpannen’s gang, only to find that they have all been murdered…

Who’s in it. To Catch a Spy stars Henri Vidal as Francis Coplan, Barbara Laage as Hiedi Effen, Jacques Dacqmine as Walder and Nicole Maurey as Diana Rossi, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, To Catch a Spy 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 To Catch a Spy page.

If you liked it. Fans of To Catch a Spy 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 To Catch a Spy (1957)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for To Catch a Spy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is To Catch a Spy worth watching?
To Catch a Spy holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in To Catch a Spy?
To Catch a Spy stars Henri Vidal, Barbara Laage, Jacques Dacqmine, Nicole Maurey and Lino Ventura.
When was To Catch a Spy released?
To Catch a Spy was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.