The Unwritten Code
“UNMASKING THE PLOT OF THE YEAR!”
Synopsis
A Nazi spy sneaks into the U.S., hoping to release hundreds of German prisoners. He fails, but not until plenty of bullets have been spent.
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Ann Savage
Mary Lee Norris
Tom Neal
Sgt. Terry Hunter
Roland Varno
Cpl. Karl Richter
Howard Freeman
Mr. Norris
Mary Currier
Mrs. Norris
Bobby Larson
Willie Norris
Teddy Infuhr
Dutchy Schultz
Marie Blake
Nurse (uncredited)
Blake Edwards
Swede (uncredited)
Morton Lowry
Roland Cheever (uncredited)
Philip Van Zandt
Ulrich, German Soldier (uncredited)
Otto Reichow
Heinrich Krause (uncredited)
Holmes Herbert
McDowell (uncredited)
Theodore von Eltz
Major Spencer (uncredited)
Fred Essler
Schultz (uncredited)
Knox Manning
Narrator (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 26, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herman Rotsten
- Screenplay & Story
- Leslie T. White
- Original Title
- The Unwritten Code
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herman Rotsten
Leslie T. White, Charles Kenyon, Robert Wohlmuth
Department Leadership Roster
Herman Rotsten
Director
Leslie T. White
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Unwritten Code
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Unwritten Code about?
A Nazi spy sneaks into the U.S., hoping to release hundreds of German prisoners. He fails, but not until plenty of bullets have been spent.
Who directed The Unwritten Code?
The Unwritten Code was directed by Herman Rotsten.
Who stars in The Unwritten Code?
The principal cast of The Unwritten Code includes Ann Savage, Tom Neal, Roland Varno, Howard Freeman, Mary Currier.
When was The Unwritten Code released and how long is it?
The Unwritten Code was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.