The Spy Killer
Synopsis
Spy Killer stars Robert Horton as a secret agent turned private eye. Framed for murder, Horton is released, but only after promising that he'll track down a book containing a list of government agents who are operating covertly in Red China. The reluctant spy discovers that he can't completely trust anyone in this endeavor--not even his former chief
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Robert Horton
John Smith
Sebastian Cabot
Max
Jill St. John
Mary Harper
Eleanor Summerfield
Mrs. Roberts
Lee Montague
Igor
Douglas Sheldon
Alworthy
Robert Russell
Police Sergeant
Barbara Shelley
Danielle
Harvey Hall
Donald Morley
Dunning
Kenneth J. Warren
Diaman
Philip Madoc
Gar
Michael Segal
Timothy Bateson
Douglas Blackwell
Sonny Caldinez
John Slavid
Anthony Stamboulieh
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Ward Baker
- Screenplay & Story
- Jimmy Sangster
- Original Score
- Johnny Pearson
- Original Title
- The Spy Killer
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Halsan Productions, ABC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Ward Baker
Jimmy Sangster
Johnny Pearson
Arthur Grant
Spencer Reeve
Harold D. Cohen, Jimmy Sangster
Department Leadership Roster
Jimmy Sangster
Writer
Spencer Reeve
Editor
Johnny Pearson
Original Music Composer
Harold D. Cohen
Producer
Arthur Grant
Director of Photography
Jimmy Sangster
Producer
Roy Ward Baker
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Spy Killer
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What is The Spy Killer about?
Spy Killer stars Robert Horton as a secret agent turned private eye. Framed for murder, Horton is released, but only after promising that he'll track down a book containing a list of government agents who are operating covertly in Red China. The reluctant spy discovers that he can't completely trust anyone in this endeavor--not even his former chief
Who directed The Spy Killer?
The Spy Killer was directed by Roy Ward Baker.
Who stars in The Spy Killer?
The principal cast of The Spy Killer includes Robert Horton, Sebastian Cabot, Jill St. John, Eleanor Summerfield, Lee Montague.
When was The Spy Killer released and how long is it?
The Spy Killer was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for The Spy Killer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Spy Killer was composed by Johnny Pearson.
Is The Spy Killer based on a book or true story?
The Spy Killer is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jimmy Sangster".