Diplomatic Courier
“Number 1 target for 1,000 enemy agents... from Paris to Salzburg to Trieste..!”
Synopsis
During the Cold War, diplomatic courier Mike Kells must retrieve a dispatch containing top-secret intelligence. But when he arrives at the meeting point, a train station in Salzburg, his contact turns up dead, and the message is nowhere to be found. With no clear suspect in sight, Kells must sort through his uncertain relationships with two women, while sidestepping the pitfalls of subterfuge, sabotage and spies in his search for the documents.
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Tyrone Power
Mike Kells
Patricia Neal
Joan Ross
Stephen McNally
Col. Cagle
Hildegard Knef
Janine Betki
Karl Malden
Sgt. Ernie Guelvada
James Millican
Sam F. Carew
Stefan Schnabel
Rasumny Platov
Herbert Berghof
Arnov
Arthur Blake
Maximilian
Helene Stanley
Airline Stewardess
Hugh Marlowe
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Charles Bronson
Russian Agent (uncredited)
E.G. Marshall
Military Police Jeep Driver (uncredited)
Lee Marvin
Military Policeman at Trieste (uncredited)
Pat Hogan
Russian Agent (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 13, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry Hathaway
- Screenplay & Story
- Liam O'Brien, Casey Robinson
- Original Score
- Sol Kaplan
- Original Title
- Diplomatic Courier
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry Hathaway
Liam O'Brien, Casey Robinson, Peter Cheyney
Sol Kaplan
Lucien Ballard
James B. Clark
Casey Robinson
Department Leadership Roster
Lucien Ballard
Director of Photography
Liam O'Brien
Screenplay
Casey Robinson
Screenplay
Sol Kaplan
Original Music Composer
Charles LeMaire
Costume Design
Casey Robinson
Producer
James B. Clark
Editor
Henry Hathaway
Director
Elois Jenssen
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Diplomatic Courier
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Diplomatic Courier about?
During the Cold War, diplomatic courier Mike Kells must retrieve a dispatch containing top-secret intelligence. But when he arrives at the meeting point, a train station in Salzburg, his contact turns up dead, and the message is nowhere to be found. With no clear suspect in sight, Kells must sort through his uncertain relationships with two women, while sidestepping the pitfalls of subterfuge, sabotage and spies in his search for the documents.
Who directed Diplomatic Courier?
Diplomatic Courier was directed by Henry Hathaway.
Who stars in Diplomatic Courier?
The principal cast of Diplomatic Courier includes Tyrone Power, Patricia Neal, Stephen McNally, Hildegard Knef, Karl Malden.
When was Diplomatic Courier released and how long is it?
Diplomatic Courier was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Diplomatic Courier?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Diplomatic Courier was composed by Sol Kaplan.
Is Diplomatic Courier based on a book or true story?
Diplomatic Courier is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Peter Cheyney".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Diplomatic Courier?
Diplomatic Courier holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).