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5.6 / 10(5 votes)IMDb19651h 47mFrance, Germany, Spain

The Spy Who Went Into Hell

Der Spion, der in die Hölle ging

Synopsis

CIA agent Jeff Larson is sent to investigate suspicious activities at a U.S. base located in southern Spain. He discovers the base is being heavily monitored by the KGB via hidden cameras and moles within the base, and he must find a way to ferret the traitors out whilst avoiding discovery of his investigation.

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Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Maurice Labro
Screenplay & Story
Claude Rank, Maurice Labro, Jean Meckert, Louis Velle
Original Score
Michel Legrand
Original Title
Der Spion, der in die Hölle ging
Country of Origin
France, Germany, Spain
Spoken Languages
French, German
Runtime
1h 47m
Production Studios
Transatlantic Production, Hans Oppenheimer Film, Midega Film

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Maurice Labro

Screenplay & Story

Claude Rank, Maurice Labro, Jean Meckert, Louis Velle

Original Score & Music

Michel Legrand

Director of Photography

Roger Fellous

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Claude Rank

Department Leadership Roster

Maurice Labro

Director

Roger Fellous

Roger Fellous

Director of Photography

Michel Legrand

Michel Legrand

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Spy Who Went Into Hell.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Spy Who Went Into Hell

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Spy Who Went Into Hell about?

CIA agent Jeff Larson is sent to investigate suspicious activities at a U.S. base located in southern Spain. He discovers the base is being heavily monitored by the KGB via hidden cameras and moles within the base, and he must find a way to ferret the traitors out whilst avoiding discovery of his investigation.

Who directed The Spy Who Went Into Hell?

The Spy Who Went Into Hell was directed by Maurice Labro.

Who stars in The Spy Who Went Into Hell?

The principal cast of The Spy Who Went Into Hell includes Ray Danton, Pascale Petit, Conrado San Martín, Roger Hanin, Manuel Gil.

When was The Spy Who Went Into Hell released and how long is it?

The Spy Who Went Into Hell was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.

Who composed the musical score for The Spy Who Went Into Hell?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Spy Who Went Into Hell was composed by Michel Legrand.

Is The Spy Who Went Into Hell based on a book or true story?

The Spy Who Went Into Hell is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Claude Rank".

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Spy Who Went Into Hell?

The Spy Who Went Into Hell holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).