The Intelligence Men
“Their First and Fabulously Funny Film”
Synopsis
A chance meeting with a Schlecht agent forces a humble coffee shop manager into the secret world of spies in Swinging London. With the help of his MI5 friend, he poses as the recently dead Major Cavendish who had managed to infiltrate the dreaded organization; he knows that they are intending to assassinate someone - could it be the famous Russian ballerina who has recently arrived for an appearance at Covent Garden?
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Eric Morecambe
Eric Morecambe
Ernie Wise
Ernie Sage
William Franklyn
Colonel Grant
April Olrich
Madame Petrovna
Gloria Paul
Gina Carlotti
Richard Vernon
Sir Edward Seabrook
David Lodge
Stage Manager
Jacqueline Jones
Karin
Terence Alexander
Reed
Francis Matthews
Thomas
Warren Mitchell
Prozoroff
Brian Oulton
Laundry Basket Man
Michael Peake
Sinister Stranger
Peter Bull
Philippe
Tutte Lemkow
Seedy Schlecht Agent
Rene Sartoris
'Siegfried' Dancer
Graham Smith
'Evil Owl' Dancer
Dilys Rosser
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Asher
- Screenplay & Story
- Sid Green, Dick Hills
- Original Title
- The Intelligence Men
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Asher
Sid Green, Dick Hills, Peter Blackmore
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Asher
Director
Sid Green
Screenplay
Dick Hills
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Intelligence Men
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What is The Intelligence Men about?
A chance meeting with a Schlecht agent forces a humble coffee shop manager into the secret world of spies in Swinging London. With the help of his MI5 friend, he poses as the recently dead Major Cavendish who had managed to infiltrate the dreaded organization; he knows that they are intending to assassinate someone - could it be the famous Russian ballerina who has recently arrived for an appearance at Covent Garden?
Who directed The Intelligence Men?
The Intelligence Men was directed by Robert Asher.
Who stars in The Intelligence Men?
The principal cast of The Intelligence Men includes Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise, William Franklyn, April Olrich, Gloria Paul.
When was The Intelligence Men released and how long is it?
The Intelligence Men was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Intelligence Men?
The Intelligence Men holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).