Orders to Kill (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1958, Orders to Kill is an action, thriller, drama and war film directed by Anthony Asquith, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. A grounded American fighter pilot is switched to espionage on a special job in which he must kill a small-time Paris lawyer suspected of double-crossing France by selling out radio operators to the Nazis.
Who’s in it. Orders to Kill stars Eddie Albert as Maj. MacMahon, Paul Massie as Gene Summers, Lillian Gish as Mrs. Summers and James Robertson Justice as Naval Commander, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Orders to Kill has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Orders to Kill page.
If you liked it. Fans of Orders to Kill tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Orders to Kill (1958)?
- In GB, Orders to Kill is available to stream on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Orders to Kill worth watching?
- Orders to Kill holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Orders to Kill?
- Orders to Kill stars Eddie Albert, Paul Massie, Lillian Gish, James Robertson Justice and Irene Worth.
- When was Orders to Kill released?
- Orders to Kill was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.