Confessions of a Nazi Spy
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Synopsis
FBI agent Ed Renard investigates the pre-War espionage activities of the German-American Bund.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-28
Top Cast
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Edward G. Robinson
Edward 'Ed' Renard
Francis Lederer
Kurt Schneider
George Sanders
Franz Schlager
Paul Lukas
Dr. Kassell
Henry O'Neill
Attorney Kellogg
Dorothy Tree
Hilda Kleinhauer
Lya Lys
Erika Wolf
Grace Stafford
Mrs. Schneider
James Stephenson
British Military Intelligence Agent
Hedwiga Reicher
Mrs. Kassell
Joe Sawyer
Werner Renz
Sig Ruman
Krogman
Lionel Royce
Hintze
Henry Victor
Wildebrandt
Hans Heinrich von Twardowski
Helldorf
Wolfgang Zilzer
Westphal
Frederick Vogeding
Captain Richter
Willy Kaufman
Greutzwald
Release History & Theatrical Window
Beverly Hills, California
Festival / Special Debut
May 6, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anatole Litvak
- Screenplay & Story
- Milton Krims, John Wexley
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- Confessions of a Nazi Spy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anatole Litvak
Milton Krims, John Wexley, Leon G. Turrou
Max Steiner
Ernest Haller, Sol Polito
Owen Marks
Hal B. Wallis, Jack L. Warner
Department Leadership Roster
Leon G. Turrou
Writer
Ernest Haller
Director of Photography
Anatole Litvak
Director
Milton Krims
Screenplay
John Wexley
Screenplay
Sol Polito
Director of Photography
Milo Anderson
Costume Design
Owen Marks
Editor
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Confessions of a Nazi Spy
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What is Confessions of a Nazi Spy about?
FBI agent Ed Renard investigates the pre-War espionage activities of the German-American Bund.
Who directed Confessions of a Nazi Spy?
Confessions of a Nazi Spy was directed by Anatole Litvak.
Who stars in Confessions of a Nazi Spy?
The principal cast of Confessions of a Nazi Spy includes Edward G. Robinson, Francis Lederer, George Sanders, Paul Lukas, Henry O'Neill.
When was Confessions of a Nazi Spy released and how long is it?
Confessions of a Nazi Spy was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Confessions of a Nazi Spy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Confessions of a Nazi Spy was composed by Max Steiner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Confessions of a Nazi Spy?
Confessions of a Nazi Spy holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).