The Crouching Beast
Synopsis
In 1915 during the First World War, a British secret agent is killed while stealing secret Turkish plans for the Gallipoli Campaign but manages to pass his information to an American journalist.
Top Cast
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Fritz Kortner
Ahmed Bey
Wynne Gibson
Gail Dunbar
Andrews Engelmann
Prince Dmitri
Isabel Jeans
The Pellegrini
Fred Conyngham
Rudi von Linz
Peter Gawthorne
Kadir Pasha
Ian Fleming
Major Abbott
Marjorie Mars
Ottillie
Richard Bird
Nigel Druce
Gus McNaughton
A. Bromley Davenport
Margaret Yarde
Bar owner
Polly Emery
Bela Mila
Betty Shale
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Victor Hanbury
- Screenplay & Story
- L. du Garde Peach
- Original Title
- The Crouching Beast
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- John Stafford Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Victor Hanbury
L. du Garde Peach, Valentine Williams
James Wilson
David Lean
John Stafford
Department Leadership Roster
Victor Hanbury
Director
L. du Garde Peach
Screenplay
John Stafford
Producer
James Wilson
Director of Photography
David Lean
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Crouching Beast
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Crouching Beast about?
In 1915 during the First World War, a British secret agent is killed while stealing secret Turkish plans for the Gallipoli Campaign but manages to pass his information to an American journalist.
Who directed The Crouching Beast?
The Crouching Beast was directed by Victor Hanbury.
Who stars in The Crouching Beast?
The principal cast of The Crouching Beast includes Fritz Kortner, Wynne Gibson, Andrews Engelmann, Isabel Jeans, Fred Conyngham.
When was The Crouching Beast released and how long is it?
The Crouching Beast was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Is The Crouching Beast based on a book or true story?
The Crouching Beast is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Valentine Williams".