Once Upon a Spy
Synopsis
Computer genius and chess champion Ted Danson is lured into service by secret agent Eleanor Parker and becomes a reluctant hero thanks to a number of exploits with villainous Christopher Lee and his army of lethal blue-eyed blonde women.
Top Cast
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Ted Danson
Jack Chenault
Mary Louise Weller
Paige Tannehill
Christopher Lee
Marcus Valorium
Eleanor Parker
The Lady
Leonard Stone
Dr. Charlie Webster
Terry Lester
Rudy
Jo McDonnell
Susan Webster
Lillian Müller
Christine
Irena Ferris
Greta
Burke Byrnes
Burkle
Gary Dontzig
Klaus
Bobb Hopkins
Hans
Vicky Perry
Cashier
John Hostetter
Chief
William Wintersole
Commander
Denise Hayes
Co-Pilot
George Planco
Gate Guard
Fil Formicola
Security Man
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ivan Nagy
- Screenplay & Story
- Jimmy Sangster, Lemuel Pitkin
- Original Score
- John Cacavas
- Original Title
- Once Upon a Spy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- David Gerber Productions, Columbia Pictures Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ivan Nagy
Jimmy Sangster, Lemuel Pitkin
John Cacavas
Dennis Dalzell
Bob Fish, William Neel
David Gerber, Jay Daniel
Department Leadership Roster
Ivan Nagy
Director
Grady Hunt
Costume Design
Bob Fish
Editor
William Neel
Editor
Duane Alt
Production Design
John Cacavas
Original Music Composer
Jay Daniel
Producer
Dennis Dalzell
Director of Photography
Richard E. Butler
Stunt Coordinator
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Once Upon a Spy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Once Upon a Spy about?
Computer genius and chess champion Ted Danson is lured into service by secret agent Eleanor Parker and becomes a reluctant hero thanks to a number of exploits with villainous Christopher Lee and his army of lethal blue-eyed blonde women.
Who directed Once Upon a Spy?
Once Upon a Spy was directed by Ivan Nagy.
Who stars in Once Upon a Spy?
The principal cast of Once Upon a Spy includes Ted Danson, Mary Louise Weller, Christopher Lee, Eleanor Parker, Leonard Stone.
When was Once Upon a Spy released and how long is it?
Once Upon a Spy was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Once Upon a Spy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Once Upon a Spy was composed by John Cacavas.