Master Spy
Synopsis
Boris Turganev (Murray) is a Russian scientist who has absconded from a Communist prison in an attempt to achieve a better life working for the British. As Boris struggles to make his superiors believe he is there to work and not to spy for the Russians, an office romance blossoms that could put his mission in jeopardy.
Top Cast
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Stephen Murray
Boris Turganev
June Thorburn
Leila
Alan Wheatley
Paul Skelton
John Carson
Richard Colman
John Bown
John Baxter
Jack Watson
Captain Foster
Ernest Clark
Dr. Pembury
Peter Gilmore
Tom Masters
Marne Maitland
Dr. Asafu
Ellen Pollock
Dr. Morrell
Hugh Morton
Sir Gilbert Saunders
Basil Dignam
Richard Horton
Victor Beaumont
Petrov
Hamilton Dyce
Airport Controller
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 19, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Montgomery Tully
- Screenplay & Story
- Montgomery Tully, Maurice J. Wilson
- Original Score
- Ken Thorne
- Original Title
- Master Spy
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Eternal Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Montgomery Tully
Montgomery Tully, Maurice J. Wilson
Ken Thorne
Geoffrey Faithfull
Eric Boyd-Perkins
Department Leadership Roster
Montgomery Tully
Screenplay
Maurice J. Wilson
Screenplay
Montgomery Tully
Director
Eric Boyd-Perkins
Editor
Geoffrey Faithfull
Director of Photography
Ken Thorne
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Master Spy
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What is Master Spy about?
Boris Turganev (Murray) is a Russian scientist who has absconded from a Communist prison in an attempt to achieve a better life working for the British. As Boris struggles to make his superiors believe he is there to work and not to spy for the Russians, an office romance blossoms that could put his mission in jeopardy.
Who directed Master Spy?
Master Spy was directed by Montgomery Tully.
Who stars in Master Spy?
The principal cast of Master Spy includes Stephen Murray, June Thorburn, Alan Wheatley, John Carson, John Bown.
When was Master Spy released and how long is it?
Master Spy was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Master Spy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Master Spy was composed by Ken Thorne.