The Intelligence Men (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1965, The Intelligence Men is a comedy film directed by Robert Asher, running about 103 minutes. “Their First and Fabulously Funny Film” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A chance meeting with a Schlecht agent forces a humble coffee shop manager into the secret world of spies in Swinging London. With the help of his MI5 friend, he poses as the recently dead Major Cavendish who had managed to infiltrate the dreaded organization; he knows that they are intending to assassinate someone - could it be the famous Russian ballerina who has recently arrived for an appearance at Covent Garden?
Who’s in it. The Intelligence Men stars Eric Morecambe as Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise as Ernie Sage, Warren Mitchell as Prozoroff and April Olrich as Madame Petrovna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Intelligence Men has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on ITVX Premium. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Intelligence Men page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Intelligence Men tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Intelligence Men (1965)?
- In GB, The Intelligence Men is available to stream on ITVX Premium. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Intelligence Men worth watching?
- The Intelligence Men holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Intelligence Men?
- The Intelligence Men stars Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise, Warren Mitchell, April Olrich and Richard Vernon.
- When was The Intelligence Men released?
- The Intelligence Men was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.