Special Agent (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1935, Special Agent is a drama and crime film directed by William Keighley, running about 76 minutes. “SEE "T-MEN" MOP-UP MONEYED MOBSTERS G-GUNS COULDN'T GET” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Newspaperman Bill Bradford becomes a special agent for the tax service trying to end the career of racketeer Nick Carston. Julie Gardner is Carston's bookkeeper. Bradford enters Carston's organization and Julie cooperates with him to land Carston in jail. An informer squeals on them. Julie is kidnapped by Carston's henchmen as she is about to testify
Who’s in it. Special Agent stars Bette Davis as Julie Gardner, George Brent as Bill Bradford, Ricardo Cortez as Alexander Carston and Jack La Rue as Jake Andrews, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Special Agent 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 Special Agent page.
If you liked it. Fans of Special Agent tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Special Agent (1935)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Special Agent change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Special Agent worth watching?
- Special Agent holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Special Agent?
- Special Agent stars Bette Davis, George Brent, Ricardo Cortez, Jack La Rue and Henry O'Neill.
- When was Special Agent released?
- Special Agent was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.