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Torn Curtain
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Torn Curtain

1966-07-14 · 127 min · ★ 6.6

Thriller

During the Cold War, an American scientist appears to defect to East Germany as part of a cloak and dagger mission to find the formula for a resin solution—but the plan goes awry when his fiancee, unaware of his motivation, follows him across the border.

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Directors
Alfred Hitchcock
Production companies
Alfred J. Hitchcock Productions, Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 3,000,000
Revenue
USD 13,000,615

Top Cast

Paul NewmanPaul NewmanMichael Armstrong
Julie AndrewsJulie AndrewsSarah Sherman
Lila KedrovaLila KedrovaCountess Kuchinska
Hansjörg FelmyHansjörg FelmyHeinrich Gerhard
Tamara ToumanovaTamara ToumanovaBallerina
Ludwig DonathLudwig DonathGustav Lindt
Wolfgang KielingWolfgang KielingHermann Gromek
Günter StrackGünter StrackKarl Manfred
David OpatoshuDavid OpatoshuMr. Jacobi
Gisela FischerGisela FischerDr. Koska
Mort MillsMort MillsFarmer
Carolyn ConwellFarmer's Wife
Arthur Gould-PorterArthur Gould-PorterFreddy
Gloria GovrinMiss Mann
Norbert SchillerNorbert SchillerProfessor Gutman (uncredited)
Leoda RichardsLeoda RichardsWoman Backstage (uncredited)
Frank BakerFrank BakerParty Guest (uncredited)
Alfred HitchcockAlfred HitchcockMan in Hotel Lobby with Baby (uncredited)
William GloverBritish Correspondent (uncredited)
Mischa HaussermanIdealistic Young Man (uncredited)

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