The Secret Ways
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Synopsis
Vienna, 1956. After Soviet tanks crush the Hungarian uprising, soldier-of-fortune Michael Reynolds is hired to help a threatened Hungarian scientist escape from Budapest.
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Richard Widmark
Michael Reynolds
Sonja Ziemann
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Charles Regnier
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Walter Rilla
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Senta Berger
Elsa
Howard Vernon
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Oskar Wegrostek
The Fat Man
Stefan Schnabel
Border Official
Elisabeth Neumann-Viertel
Olga
Helmut Janatsch
Janos
John Horsley
Jon Brainbridge
Walter Wilz
Peter
Raoul Retzer
Special Agent
Georg Köváry
Language Professor
Ady Berber
Sandor
Jochen Brockmann
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phil Karlson
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Hazlewood
- Original Score
- John Williams
- Original Title
- The Secret Ways
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Heath Productions, Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phil Karlson
Jean Hazlewood, Alistair MacLean
John Williams
Mutz Greenbaum
Aaron Stell
Richard Widmark
Department Leadership Roster
John Williams
Original Music Composer
Mutz Greenbaum
Director of Photography
Phil Karlson
Director
Richard Widmark
Producer
Aaron Stell
Editor
Jean Hazlewood
Screenplay
Bob Simmons
Stunt Coordinator
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Secret Ways
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Secret Ways about?
Vienna, 1956. After Soviet tanks crush the Hungarian uprising, soldier-of-fortune Michael Reynolds is hired to help a threatened Hungarian scientist escape from Budapest.
Who directed The Secret Ways?
The Secret Ways was directed by Phil Karlson.
Who stars in The Secret Ways?
The principal cast of The Secret Ways includes Richard Widmark, Sonja Ziemann, Charles Regnier, Walter Rilla, Senta Berger.
When was The Secret Ways released and how long is it?
The Secret Ways was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for The Secret Ways?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Secret Ways was composed by John Williams.
Is The Secret Ways based on a book or true story?
The Secret Ways is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alistair MacLean".