The Devil's Agent
“Assignment - International Triple Cross!”
Synopsis
Droste, a mild-mannered businessman, was an intelligence expert during World War II. When Droste runs into his old friend Baron Von Straub, the two rekindle a friendship that was interrupted by the war. However, when Von Straub asks Droste to deliver a small package to a friend in West Germany, the befuddled Droste is set up for a series of complicated spy games.
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Christopher Lee - The Devil's Agent - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-07-11
Top Cast
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Peter van Eyck
Georg Droste
Marianne Koch
Nora Gulden
Macdonald Carey
Mr. Smith
Christopher Lee
Baron Ferdi von Staub
Billie Whitelaw
Piroska Maslov
Albert Lieven
Inspector Huebling
David Knight
Father Zombary
Marius Goring
General Greenhahn
Helen Cherry
Countess Carla Cosimano
Colin Gordon
Count Dezsepalvy
Niall MacGinnis
Paul Vass
Eric Pohlmann
Bloch
Peter Vaughan
Chief of Hungarian Police
Michael Brennan
Horvat
Jeremy Bulloch
Johnny Droste
Bart Bastable
Cattle Truck Driver (uncredited)
Charles Byrne
Vazlan (uncredited)
Christopher Casson
Headmaster (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Paddy Carstairs
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Westerby
- Original Score
- Philip Green
- Original Title
- The Devil's Agent
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Ireland, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Emmett Dalton Productions, Eichberg-Film, Bavaria-Filmkunst, CCC Filmkunst
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Paddy Carstairs
Robert Westerby, Hans Habe
Philip Green
Gerald Gibbs
Tom Simpson
Emmett Dalton, Artur Brauner
Department Leadership Roster
Emmett Dalton
Producer
John Paddy Carstairs
Director
Tom Simpson
Editor
Robert Westerby
Screenplay
Gerald Gibbs
Director of Photography
Philip Green
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Devil's Agent
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What is The Devil's Agent about?
Droste, a mild-mannered businessman, was an intelligence expert during World War II. When Droste runs into his old friend Baron Von Straub, the two rekindle a friendship that was interrupted by the war. However, when Von Straub asks Droste to deliver a small package to a friend in West Germany, the befuddled Droste is set up for a series of complicated spy games.
Who directed The Devil's Agent?
The Devil's Agent was directed by John Paddy Carstairs.
Who stars in The Devil's Agent?
The principal cast of The Devil's Agent includes Peter van Eyck, Marianne Koch, Macdonald Carey, Christopher Lee, Billie Whitelaw.
When was The Devil's Agent released and how long is it?
The Devil's Agent was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for The Devil's Agent?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Devil's Agent was composed by Philip Green.
Is The Devil's Agent based on a book or true story?
The Devil's Agent is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hans Habe".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Devil's Agent?
The Devil's Agent holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).