Ring of Spies
Synopsis
The film is based on the actual events of the Portland Spy Ring trial in the U.K. A disgruntled Navy Clerk is transferred to a secret research establishment and is subsequently black-mailed/paid by Czech intelligence to procure secrets for them. He seduces the secretary who controls the most secret documents, and they enjoy the fruits of their treachery until the British authorities begin to close in on them.
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Ring of Spies (1964) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-01-12
Top Cast
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Bernard Lee
Henry Houghton
William Sylvester
Gordon Lonsdale
Margaret Tyzack
Elizabeth Gee
David Kossoff
Peter Kroger
Nancy Nevinson
Helen Kroger
Thorley Walters
Cmdr. Winters
Gillian Lewis
Marjorie Shaw
Newton Blick
P.O. Meadows
Philip Latham
Captain Ray
Cyril Chamberlain
Anderson
Justine Lord
Christina
Patrick Barr
Captain Warner
Derek Francis
Chief Supt. Croft
Hector Ross
Supt. Woods
Paul Eddington
Johnnie (uncredited)
Richard Marner
Colonel Monat (uncredited)
Geoffrey Palmer
Police Officer (uncredited)
Bryan Pringle
Surveillance Man (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 27, 2014
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Tronson
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Barnes, Frank Launder
- Original Title
- Ring of Spies
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- British Lion Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Tronson
Peter Barnes, Frank Launder
Arthur Lavis
Thelma Connell
Leslie Gilliat
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Barnes
Writer
Frank Launder
Writer
Robert Tronson
Director
Leslie Gilliat
Producer
Thelma Connell
Editor
Arthur Lavis
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ring of Spies
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What is Ring of Spies about?
The film is based on the actual events of the Portland Spy Ring trial in the U.K. A disgruntled Navy Clerk is transferred to a secret research establishment and is subsequently black-mailed/paid by Czech intelligence to procure secrets for them. He seduces the secretary who controls the most secret documents, and they enjoy the fruits of their treachery until the British authorities begin to close in on them.
Who directed Ring of Spies?
Ring of Spies was directed by Robert Tronson.
Who stars in Ring of Spies?
The principal cast of Ring of Spies includes Bernard Lee, William Sylvester, Margaret Tyzack, David Kossoff, Nancy Nevinson.
When was Ring of Spies released and how long is it?
Ring of Spies was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ring of Spies?
Ring of Spies holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).