Subterfuge
“An amazing nightmare of deception!”
Synopsis
A young wife is becoming very distraught over the fact that her husband, a secret service "spy" for England, has changed his mind about transferring away so that he can spend more time with her and their young son. He has grown cold and distant towards her; she thinks it 's because of the secretiveness of his work. Meanwhile, an American spy comes to England and is induced to help the British "team" with an undercover spy ring. When this spy ring is over turned the "bugs" that crawl out from under its rock shocks everyone!
Top Cast
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Gene Barry
Michael A. Donovan
Joan Collins
Anne Langley
Richard Todd
Col. Victor Redmayne
Tom Adams
Peter Langley
Suzanna Leigh
Donetta
Michael Rennie
Goldsmith
Gretchen Franklin
Bus Conductress
Marius Goring
Shevik
Scott Forbes
Pannell
Colin Gordon
Kitteridge
Guy Deghy
Dr. Lundgren
John Welsh
Heiner
Robert Raglan
Fennimore
Derek Ware
Shevik's Henchman
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Graham Scott
- Screenplay & Story
- David Whitaker
- Original Score
- Cyril Ornadel
- Original Title
- Subterfuge
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Intertel, Commonwealth United Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Graham Scott
David Whitaker
Cyril Ornadel
Bill Lewthwaite
Peter Snell
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Graham Scott
Director
David Whitaker
Writer
Peter Snell
Producer
Cyril Ornadel
Original Music Composer
Bill Lewthwaite
Editor
Derek Ware
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Subterfuge
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What is Subterfuge about?
A young wife is becoming very distraught over the fact that her husband, a secret service "spy" for England, has changed his mind about transferring away so that he can spend more time with her and their young son. He has grown cold and distant towards her; she thinks it 's because of the secretiveness of his work. Meanwhile, an American spy comes to England and is induced to help the British "team" with an undercover spy ring. When this spy ring is over turned the "bugs" that crawl out from under its rock shocks everyone!
Who directed Subterfuge?
Subterfuge was directed by Peter Graham Scott.
Who stars in Subterfuge?
The principal cast of Subterfuge includes Gene Barry, Joan Collins, Richard Todd, Tom Adams, Suzanna Leigh.
When was Subterfuge released and how long is it?
Subterfuge was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Subterfuge?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Subterfuge was composed by Cyril Ornadel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Subterfuge?
Subterfuge holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).