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Diplomatic Courier
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Diplomatic Courier

1952-06-13 · 97 min · ★ 6.2

Mystery · Thriller · Drama

During the Cold War, diplomatic courier Mike Kells must retrieve a dispatch containing top-secret intelligence. But when he arrives at the meeting point, a train station in Salzburg, his contact turns up dead, and the message is nowhere to be found. With no clear suspect in sight, Kells must sort through his uncertain relationships with two women, while sidestepping the pitfalls of subterfuge, sabotage and spies in his search for the documents.

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Directors
Henry Hathaway
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Tyrone PowerTyrone PowerMike Kells
Patricia NealPatricia NealJoan Ross
Stephen McNallyStephen McNallyCol. Cagle
Hildegard KnefHildegard KnefJanine Betki
Karl MaldenKarl MaldenSgt. Ernie Guelvada
James MillicanJames MillicanSam F. Carew
Stefan SchnabelStefan SchnabelRasumny Platov
Herbert BerghofHerbert BerghofArnov
Arthur BlakeMaximilian
Helene StanleyHelene StanleyAirline Stewardess
Hugh MarloweHugh MarloweNarrator (voice) (uncredited)
Charles BronsonCharles BronsonRussian Agent (uncredited)
E.G. MarshallE.G. MarshallMilitary Police Jeep Driver (uncredited)
Lee MarvinLee MarvinMilitary Policeman at Trieste (uncredited)
Pat HoganPat HoganRussian Agent (uncredited)

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