Berlin Correspondent (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1942, Berlin Correspondent is a thriller and drama film directed by Eugene Forde, running about 70 minutes. “He Lived Thru A Nazi Nightmare You'll Never Forget!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dana Andrews plays Bill Roberts, an American radio commentator station in Berlin in the months before Pearl Harbor. Having witnessed Nazi brutalities first hand, Roberts hopes to alert his listeners of impending dangers, and does so by sending out coded messages during his broadcasts. The Gestapo begins to suspect something and assigns glamorous secret agent Karen Hauen (Virginia Gilmore) to spy on Roberts. When she discovers that her own father (Erwin Kaiser) is supplying Roberts with vital secrets, she turns her back on the Nazis and joins our hero in his efforts.
Who’s in it. Berlin Correspondent stars Virginia Gilmore as Karen Hauen, Dana Andrews as Bill Roberts, Mona Maris as Carla and Martin Kosleck as Captain von Rau, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Berlin Correspondent has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Berlin Correspondent page.
If you liked it. Fans of Berlin Correspondent tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Berlin Correspondent (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Berlin Correspondent change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Berlin Correspondent worth watching?
- Berlin Correspondent holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Berlin Correspondent?
- Berlin Correspondent stars Virginia Gilmore, Dana Andrews, Mona Maris, Martin Kosleck and Sig Ruman.
- When was Berlin Correspondent released?
- Berlin Correspondent was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.