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City of Fear
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City of Fear

1965-08-01 · 90 min · ★ 8.3

Drama · Thriller

A Canadian reporter gets mixed up in Cold-War politics, romance and espionage in Eastern Europe.

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Directors
Peter Bezencenet
Production companies
Towers of London Productions
Countries
Germany, United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Paul MaxwellPaul MaxwellMike Foster
Terry MooreTerry MooreSuzan
Marisa MellMarisa MellIlona
Albert LievenAlbert LievenPaul
Pinkas BraunPinkas BraunFerenc
Helga LehnerHelga LehnerEva
Maria RohmMaria RohmMaid
Zsuzsa BánkiZsuzsa BánkiMagda
Brigitte HeibergZsu Zsu
Jack Bondy

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