Sabotage
“A bomb plot... A Killing... Justice.”
Synopsis
Karl Anton Verloc and his wife own a small cinema in a quiet London suburb where they live seemingly happily. But Mrs. Verloc does not know that her husband has a secret that will affect their relationship and threaten her teenage brother's life.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Sabotage (1936) - Alfred Hitchcock
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-10-15
Top Cast
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Sylvia Sidney
Mrs. Verloc
Oskar Homolka
Karl Verloc - Her Husband
Desmond Tester
Stevie - Her Young Brother
John Loder
Ted
Joyce Barbour
Renee
Matthew Boulton
Superintendent Talbot
S. J. Warmington
Hollingshead
William Dewhurst
The Professor
Clare Greet
Mrs. Jones (uncredited)
Aubrey Mather
Greengrocer (uncredited)
Austin Trevor
Monocle Man (uncredited)
Charles Hawtrey
Studious Youngster (uncredited)
Martita Hunt
The Professor's Daughter (uncredited)
Torin Thatcher
Mr. Verloc's Visitor (uncredited)
Peter Bull
Mr. Verloc's Visitor (uncredited)
Alfred Hitchcock
Man Walking Past the Cinema as the Light Is Renewed
Release History & Theatrical Window
London trade preview
Festival / Special Debut
January 11, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 7, 2026
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Bennett
- Original Score
- Jack Beaver, Hubert Bath, Louis Levy
- Original Title
- Sabotage
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Gaumont-British Picture Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred Hitchcock
Charles Bennett, Joseph Conrad, Helen Simpson, Ian Hay
Jack Beaver, Hubert Bath, Louis Levy
Bernard Knowles
Charles Frend
Michael Balcon
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred Hitchcock
Director
Charles Bennett
Screenplay
Bernard Knowles
Director of Photography
Charles Frend
Editor
Michael Balcon
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sabotage
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sabotage about?
Karl Anton Verloc and his wife own a small cinema in a quiet London suburb where they live seemingly happily. But Mrs. Verloc does not know that her husband has a secret that will affect their relationship and threaten her teenage brother's life.
Who directed Sabotage?
Sabotage was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
Who stars in Sabotage?
The principal cast of Sabotage includes Sylvia Sidney, Oskar Homolka, Desmond Tester, John Loder, Joyce Barbour.
When was Sabotage released and how long is it?
Sabotage was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Sabotage?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sabotage was composed by Jack Beaver, Hubert Bath, Louis Levy.
Is Sabotage based on a book or true story?
Sabotage is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Joseph Conrad".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sabotage?
Sabotage holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).