Cipher Bureau
“Busting an International Spy Ring!”
Synopsis
The younger brother of an officer in a secret government code-breaking unit gets involved with a gang of spies and a beautiful double agent.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Got ID? Cipher Bureau (1938)
Type: Clip • Published 2022-06-08
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Leon Ames
Maj. Philip Waring
Charlotte Wynters
Helen Lane
Joan Woodbury
Therese Brahm
Don Dillaway
Paul Waring
Gustav von Seyffertitz
Albert Grood
Tenen Holtz
Simon Herrick
Walter Bonn
Anton Decker
Si Wills
Lt. Clarke
George Lynn
Lt. Tydall (as Peter Lynn)
Jason Robards Sr.
Ellsworth
Sidney Miller
Jimmy
Hooper Atchley
Cmdr. Nash
Robert Frazer
Paul's Counsel
Billy Atkins
Bobby Barber
Stanley Blystone
Army Lieutenant
John Bohn
Thomas Carr
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 25, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Lamont
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Hoerl, Monroe Shaff
- Original Title
- Cipher Bureau
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- Grand National Pictures, Franklyn Warner Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Lamont
Arthur Hoerl, Monroe Shaff
Bernard Loftus
Franklyn Warner
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Lamont
Director
Arthur Hoerl
Writer
Franklyn Warner
Producer
Bernard Loftus
Editor
W.H. McCrary
Costume Design
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Cipher Bureau.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Cipher Bureau.
list8
War: World War II
Auto-filled from Letterboxd lists
Spy-Thriller
Spy
Similar Titles to Cipher Bureau
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.6
6.0
5.6
6.4
6.4
7.0
6.5
6.4
6.7
5.5
6.7
7.3
5.0
6.0
5.2
7.1
6.2
7.7
More Like Cipher Bureau
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cipher Bureau
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cipher Bureau about?
The younger brother of an officer in a secret government code-breaking unit gets involved with a gang of spies and a beautiful double agent.
Who directed Cipher Bureau?
Cipher Bureau was directed by Charles Lamont.
Who stars in Cipher Bureau?
The principal cast of Cipher Bureau includes Leon Ames, Charlotte Wynters, Joan Woodbury, Don Dillaway, Gustav von Seyffertitz.
When was Cipher Bureau released and how long is it?
Cipher Bureau was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cipher Bureau?
Cipher Bureau holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).