Foreign Correspondent
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Synopsis
American crime reporter John Jones is reassigned to Europe as a foreign correspondent to cover the imminent war. When he walks into the middle of an assassination and stumbles on a spy ring, he seeks help from a beautiful politician’s daughter and an urbane English journalist to uncover the truth.
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Foreign Correspondent 1940 | Alfred Hitchcock | ArtRust Play
Type: Clip • Published 2023-07-15
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Joel McCrea
John Jones
Laraine Day
Carol Fisher
Herbert Marshall
Stephen Fisher
George Sanders
Scott ffolliott
Albert Bassermann
Van Meer
Robert Benchley
Stebbins
Edmund Gwenn
Rowley
Eduardo Ciannelli
Mr. Krug
Harry Davenport
Mr. Powers
Martin Kosleck
Tramp
Frances Carson
Mrs. Sprague
Ian Wolfe
Stiles
Charles Wagenheim
Assassin
Eddie Conrad
Latvian
Charles Halton
Bradley
Barbara Pepper
Dorine
Emory Parnell
'Mohican' Captain
Roy Gordon
Mr. Brood
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 16, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 7, 2026
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Bennett, Joan Harrison, Richard Maibaum
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- Foreign Correspondent
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian, Latvian, German, French
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Walter Wanger Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred Hitchcock
Charles Bennett, Joan Harrison, Richard Maibaum, James Hilton, Robert Benchley
Alfred Newman
Rudolph Maté
Dorothy Spencer
Walter Wanger
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred Hitchcock
Director
Charles Bennett
Screenplay
Joan Harrison
Screenplay
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
Rudolph Maté
Director of Photography
Dorothy Spencer
Editor
Richard Maibaum
Screenplay
Walter Wanger
Producer
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Foreign Correspondent
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What is Foreign Correspondent about?
American crime reporter John Jones is reassigned to Europe as a foreign correspondent to cover the imminent war. When he walks into the middle of an assassination and stumbles on a spy ring, he seeks help from a beautiful politician’s daughter and an urbane English journalist to uncover the truth.
Who directed Foreign Correspondent?
Foreign Correspondent was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
Who stars in Foreign Correspondent?
The principal cast of Foreign Correspondent includes Joel McCrea, Laraine Day, Herbert Marshall, George Sanders, Albert Bassermann.
When was Foreign Correspondent released and how long is it?
Foreign Correspondent was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Foreign Correspondent?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Foreign Correspondent was composed by Alfred Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Foreign Correspondent?
Foreign Correspondent holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).