I Was a Communist for the FBI
“I had to sell out my own girl -- so would you!”
Synopsis
A fact-based story about a man who posed as an American Communist for years as part of a secret plan to infiltrate their organization.
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I Was A Communist For The FBI (Preview Clip)
Type: Clip • Published 2010-01-09
Top Cast
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Frank Lovejoy
Matt Cvetic
Dorothy Hart
Eve Merrick
Philip Carey
Mason
James Millican
Jim Blandon
Richard Webb
Ken Crowley
Konstantin Shayne
Gerhardt Eisler
Paul Picerni
Joe Cvetic
Roy Roberts
Father Novac
Edward Norris
Harmon
Ron Hagerthy
Dick Cvetic
Hugh Sanders
Clyde Garson
Hope Kramer
Ruth Cvetic
Lyle Latell
FBI Officer Cahill
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 2, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gordon Douglas
- Screenplay & Story
- Crane Wilbur
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- I Was a Communist for the FBI
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gordon Douglas
Crane Wilbur
Max Steiner
Edwin B. DuPar
Folmar Blangsted
Bryan Foy
Department Leadership Roster
Gordon Douglas
Director
Folmar Blangsted
Editor
Edwin B. DuPar
Director of Photography
Bryan Foy
Producer
Crane Wilbur
Screenplay
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About I Was a Communist for the FBI
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is I Was a Communist for the FBI about?
A fact-based story about a man who posed as an American Communist for years as part of a secret plan to infiltrate their organization.
Who directed I Was a Communist for the FBI?
I Was a Communist for the FBI was directed by Gordon Douglas.
Who stars in I Was a Communist for the FBI?
The principal cast of I Was a Communist for the FBI includes Frank Lovejoy, Dorothy Hart, Philip Carey, James Millican, Richard Webb.
When was I Was a Communist for the FBI released and how long is it?
I Was a Communist for the FBI was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for I Was a Communist for the FBI?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Was a Communist for the FBI was composed by Max Steiner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for I Was a Communist for the FBI?
I Was a Communist for the FBI holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).