Spy Hunt
Synopsis
Roger Quain, escorting two zoo-bound black panthers on the train from Milan to Paris, is unaware that a Western agent, Catherine Ullven, has hidden a microfilm in the collar of one of the animals. But when the train is derailed in the Swiss Alps and the panthers escape, she is forced to involve him in her mission, which now includes enemy agents hunting the microfilm, the animals, Catherine and Roger.
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Howard Duff
Steve Quain
Märta Torén
Catherine Ullven
Philip Friend
Chris Denson
Robert Douglas
Stephen Paradou
Philip Dorn
Paul Kopel
Walter Slezak
Doctor Stahl
Kurt Kreuger
Captain Heimer
Aram Katcher
Georg
Ivan Triesault
Assassin
Jay Barney
Assassin
Otto Waldis
Gormand
Carl Milletaire
Ticket Clerk
Antonio Filauri
Telegraph Clerk
Carmela Restivo
Old Italian Woman on Train
Carlo Tricoli
Old Italian Man on Train
Rudy Silva
Young Italian Man at Ristorante
Betty Greco
Young Italian Woman at Ristorante
Peter Ortiz
Soldier
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 8, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Sherman
- Screenplay & Story
- George Zuckerman, Leonard Lee
- Original Score
- Daniele Amfitheatrof, Milton Rosen, Hans J. Salter, Bronislau Kaper, Frank Skinner, Walter Scharf
- Original Title
- Spy Hunt
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Sherman
George Zuckerman, Leonard Lee, Victor Canning
Daniele Amfitheatrof, Milton Rosen, Hans J. Salter, Bronislau Kaper, Frank Skinner, Walter Scharf
Irving Glassberg
Ted J. Kent
Ralph Dietrich
Department Leadership Roster
Ted J. Kent
Editor
Irving Glassberg
Director of Photography
George Zuckerman
Screenplay
Bill Thomas
Costume Design
Walter Scharf
Original Music Composer
Leonard Lee
Screenplay
George Sherman
Director
Ralph Dietrich
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Spy Hunt
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Spy Hunt about?
Roger Quain, escorting two zoo-bound black panthers on the train from Milan to Paris, is unaware that a Western agent, Catherine Ullven, has hidden a microfilm in the collar of one of the animals. But when the train is derailed in the Swiss Alps and the panthers escape, she is forced to involve him in her mission, which now includes enemy agents hunting the microfilm, the animals, Catherine and Roger.
Who directed Spy Hunt?
Spy Hunt was directed by George Sherman.
Who stars in Spy Hunt?
The principal cast of Spy Hunt includes Howard Duff, Märta Torén, Philip Friend, Robert Douglas, Philip Dorn.
When was Spy Hunt released and how long is it?
Spy Hunt was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Spy Hunt?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Spy Hunt was composed by Daniele Amfitheatrof, Milton Rosen, Hans J. Salter, Bronislau Kaper, Frank Skinner, Walter Scharf.
Is Spy Hunt based on a book or true story?
Spy Hunt is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Victor Canning".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Spy Hunt?
Spy Hunt holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).