The Secret Code
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Synopsis
A superhero known as The Black Commando battles Nazi agents who use explosive gases and artificial lightning to sabotage the war effort.
Top Cast
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Paul Kelly
Lt. Dan Barton / The Black Commando
Anne Nagel
Jean Ashley
Trevor Bardette
Jensen
Rudolph Anders
Rudi Thysson
Clancy Cooper
Det. Sgt. Pat Flanagan
Gregory Gaye
Nazi Agent Feldon
Ludwig Donath
Nazi Prof. Metzger
Beal Wong
Quito
Eddie Parker
Chief Henchman Berck
Wade Boteler
Police Chief Burns
Charles Cahill Wilson
Desk Sgt. Cullen
Alex Callam
Investigator Hogan
Robert Fiske
Investigator Ryan
Selmer Jackson
Maj. Henry Barton
Jacqueline Dalya
Linda
Jack Gardner
F. Wolper
Kenne Duncan
Marvin
George Lynn
Chief Stover
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 4, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Spencer Gordon Bennet
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert M. Beche, Leighton Brill, Basil Dickey
- Original Score
- Lee Zahler
- Original Title
- The Secret Code
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 4h 35m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Spencer Gordon Bennet
Robert M. Beche, Leighton Brill, Basil Dickey
Lee Zahler
Earl Turner
Ralph Cohn
Department Leadership Roster
Spencer Gordon Bennet
Director
Ralph Cohn
Producer
Earl Turner
Editor
Robert M. Beche
Screenplay
Leighton Brill
Screenplay
Basil Dickey
Screenplay
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 The Secret Code
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Secret Code about?
A superhero known as The Black Commando battles Nazi agents who use explosive gases and artificial lightning to sabotage the war effort.
Who directed The Secret Code?
The Secret Code was directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet.
Who stars in The Secret Code?
The principal cast of The Secret Code includes Paul Kelly, Anne Nagel, Trevor Bardette, Rudolph Anders, Clancy Cooper.
When was The Secret Code released and how long is it?
The Secret Code was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 4h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Secret Code?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Secret Code was composed by Lee Zahler.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Secret Code?
The Secret Code holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).