The Devil's Agent (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1962, The Devil's Agent is a drama and mystery film directed by John Paddy Carstairs, running about 77 minutes.
What it’s about. German actor Peter van Eyck stars as Droste, a mild-mannered businessman who was an intelligence expert during World War II. When Droste runs into his old friend Baron Von Straub (Christopher Lee), the two rekindle a friendship that was interrupted by the war. However, when Von Straub asks Droste to deliver a small package to a friend in West Germany, the befuddled Droste is set up for a series of complicated spy games.
Who’s in it. The Devil's Agent stars Peter van Eyck as Georg Droste, Marianne Koch as Nora Gulden, Macdonald Carey as Mr. Smith and Christopher Lee as Baron Ferdi von Staub, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Devil's 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 The Devil's Agent page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Devil's Agent tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Devil's Agent (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Devil's Agent change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Devil's Agent worth watching?
- The Devil's Agent holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Devil's Agent?
- The Devil's Agent stars Peter van Eyck, Marianne Koch, Macdonald Carey, Christopher Lee and Billie Whitelaw.
- When was The Devil's Agent released?
- The Devil's Agent was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.