The File on Devlin
Synopsis
A young woman finds herself engulfed in Cold War intrigue when her father, a Nobel Prize-winning author, vanishes while travelling near the Russian border. Entrusted by her father with an unfinished book he was working on before his trip, the young woman becomes engaged in a power struggle over the material with her estranged stepmother. Suspiciously befriended by a journalist in the midst of the crisis, the young woman ultimately learns that no one is to be trusted - as her father's work is of interest to the intelligence departments of several countries.
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Judith Anderson
Elizabeth Devlin
Elizabeth Ashley
Sally Devlin
David McCallum
Kenneth Canfield
Mary Adams
The Maid
Barry Cahill
The Sergeant
Alan Caillou
The Police Inspector
Helmut Dantine
Hans Raedler
Gregory Gaye
The Soviet Ambassador
Larry Gelbman
The Manservant
Lew Horn
The Intruder
Peter Marland-Jones
Tichborne
Donald Moffat
John Heywood
Priscilla Morrill
Tatiana Kogan
Laurence Naismith
Lord Pomeroy
Charles H. Radilak
Lancome
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Schaefer
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Dyne, Edward Essex, Catherine Gaskin
- Original Score
- Bernard Green
- Original Title
- The File on Devlin
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Schaefer
Michael Dyne, Edward Essex, Catherine Gaskin
Bernard Green
George Schaefer, Robert Hartung
Department Leadership Roster
George Schaefer
Director
Michael Dyne
Writer
Edward Essex
Writer
Bernard Green
Original Music Composer
Robert Hartung
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The File on Devlin
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What is The File on Devlin about?
A young woman finds herself engulfed in Cold War intrigue when her father, a Nobel Prize-winning author, vanishes while travelling near the Russian border. Entrusted by her father with an unfinished book he was working on before his trip, the young woman becomes engaged in a power struggle over the material with her estranged stepmother. Suspiciously befriended by a journalist in the midst of the crisis, the young woman ultimately learns that no one is to be trusted - as her father's work is of interest to the intelligence departments of several countries.
Who directed The File on Devlin?
The File on Devlin was directed by George Schaefer.
Who stars in The File on Devlin?
The principal cast of The File on Devlin includes Judith Anderson, Elizabeth Ashley, David McCallum, Mary Adams, Barry Cahill.
When was The File on Devlin released and how long is it?
The File on Devlin was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The File on Devlin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The File on Devlin was composed by Bernard Green.
Is The File on Devlin based on a book or true story?
The File on Devlin is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Catherine Gaskin".