The Defector(1966)
Synopsis
An American scientist is sent by the CIA to East Germany to retrieve a secret microfilm from a Soviet scientist interested in defecting to the West but the Stasi secret police's surveillance complicates matters.
Directed by Raoul Lévy
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Cast
Montgomery Clift
Professor James Bower
Hardy Krüger
Counselor Peter Heinzmann
Macha Méril
Frieda Hoffmann
David Opatoshu
Orlovsky
Christine Delaroche
Ingrid Weiß
Hannes Messemer
Dr. Saltzer
Karl Lieffen
Major Windisch
Uta Levka
Mädchen unter der Dusche
Roddy McDowall
Agent Adams
Johannes Buzalski
Agent (uncredited)
Eckart Dux
Professor James Bower (voice) (uncredited)
Jean-Luc Godard
Orlovsky's Friend (uncredited)
Eduard Linkers
Fluchthelfer Franz Ritter (uncredited)
Franz Rudnick
Dr. Saltzer (voice) (uncredited)
Rolf Zacher
Tommy (uncredited)
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The Defector is available to stream on Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did The Defector come out?+
The Defector was released in 1966.
How long is The Defector?+
The Defector runs for 100 minutes (1 hour and 40 minutes).
Who directed The Defector?+
The Defector was directed by Raoul Lévy.
Who stars in The Defector?+
The Defector stars Montgomery Clift, Hardy Krüger, Macha Méril, David Opatoshu and Christine Delaroche.
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