Traitor Spy
Traitor Spy

Traitor Spy

1939Movie70 minEnglish

A British man is hunted by British and German spies when he tries to sell blueprints.

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Director: N/AGenres: Spy, Thriller, Drama

Plot Summary

In 1930s Berlin, a German factory owner is forced by the Gestapo to spy on his own employees, some of whom are involved in anti-Nazi activities. He finds himself caught between loyalty to his country and his conscience as he navigates a dangerous web of espionage and betrayal.

Critical Reception

As a German propaganda film from the era, 'Traitor Spy' was likely intended to instill fear and obedience. Critical reception in its time would have been heavily influenced by the prevailing political climate, with favorable reviews coming from Nazi-aligned sources and condemnation likely from anti-fascist critics or those in countries opposed to Nazi Germany.

What Reviewers Say

  • Often viewed as a stark example of pre-war German cinema's role in state propaganda.
  • Explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the pervasive atmosphere of fear under totalitarian regimes.
  • The film's historical context makes it a subject of study for understanding propaganda techniques of the era.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for 'Traitor Spy' is not readily available, likely due to its age and historical context.

Fun Fact

While specific details about its production are scarce, 'Traitor Spy' (original German title: 'Feinde') was produced by Terra Filmkunst, a major German film studio during the Third Reich, and aimed to reinforce state ideology.

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"Ted Healey" is hired by the Nazis to obtain top secret photos of a special anti-submarine torpedo device. His wife "Freyda" (Marta Labarr) is not impressed with her husband's duplicity, but he calms her by telling her he can get the enormo...