State Secret
“ADVENTURE SWEEPING ACROSS A CONTINENT!”
Synopsis
While working in England, an American surgeon Dr. John Marlowe is invited to Vosnia (a fictitious East-European country) to receive an award and demonstrate his life-saving surgery. Unwittingly caught in the middle of a dangerous and corrupt series of political events, Marlowe then becomes the object of a shoot-to-kill, vicious pursuit. Fleeing, he seeks help from an English-speaking actress, Lisa Robinson, and the two attempt to escape across the treacherous mountains of Vosnia.
Top Cast
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Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Dr. John Marlowe
Glynis Johns
Lisa Robinson
Jack Hawkins
Colonel Galcon
Herbert Lom
Karl Theodor
Walter Rilla
General Niva
Karl Stepanek
Dr. Revo
Hans Olaf Moser
Sigrist
Guido Lorraine
Lieutenant Prachi
Robert Ayres
Arthur J. Buckman
Howard Douglas
Clubman
Martin Boddey
Clubman
Russell Waters
Clubman
Arthur Howard
Clubman
Carl Jaffe
Janovic Prada / Tugboat Captain
Gerard Heinz
Tomasi Bendel
Leonard Sachs
Dr. Poldoi
Leslie Linder
Andre
Leo Bieber
Man at Telephone Box
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 4, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Gilliat
- Screenplay & Story
- Sidney Gilliat
- Original Score
- William Alwyn
- Original Title
- State Secret
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- London Films Productions, British Lion Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Gilliat
Sidney Gilliat, Roy Huggins
William Alwyn
Robert Krasker
Thelma Myers
Frank Launder, Sidney Gilliat
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Krasker
Director of Photography
Thelma Myers
Editor
Frank Launder
Producer
Sidney Gilliat
Director
Sidney Gilliat
Producer
Sidney Gilliat
Screenplay
William Alwyn
Original Music Composer
Ivy Baker
Costume Design
Beatrice Dawson
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About State Secret
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is State Secret about?
While working in England, an American surgeon Dr. John Marlowe is invited to Vosnia (a fictitious East-European country) to receive an award and demonstrate his life-saving surgery. Unwittingly caught in the middle of a dangerous and corrupt series of political events, Marlowe then becomes the object of a shoot-to-kill, vicious pursuit. Fleeing, he seeks help from an English-speaking actress, Lisa Robinson, and the two attempt to escape across the treacherous mountains of Vosnia.
Who directed State Secret?
State Secret was directed by Sidney Gilliat.
Who stars in State Secret?
The principal cast of State Secret includes Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Glynis Johns, Jack Hawkins, Herbert Lom, Walter Rilla.
When was State Secret released and how long is it?
State Secret was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for State Secret?
The original motion picture soundtrack for State Secret was composed by William Alwyn.
Is State Secret based on a book or true story?
State Secret is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Roy Huggins".
What is the age rating and content advisory for State Secret?
State Secret holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).