Counterspy (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1953, Counterspy is a drama film directed by Vernon Sewell, running about 65 minutes. “Espionage! Intrigue! Murder!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. While perusing the books of an engineering company, fastidious auditor Frank Manning encounters rum goings on when he is approached by a woman who claiming she is being blackmailed. She begs him to find certain letters and he eventually agrees. Having obtained the letters, he takes them to a specified address where, to his horror, he finds a man, fully clothed, dead in the bath.
Who’s in it. Counterspy stars Dermot Walsh as Frank Manning, Hazel Court as Clare Manning, Hermione Baddeley as Madame Del Mar and Alexander Gauge as Smith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Counterspy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Counterspy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Counterspy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Counterspy (1953)?
- In US, Counterspy is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Counterspy worth watching?
- Counterspy holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Counterspy?
- Counterspy stars Dermot Walsh, Hazel Court, Hermione Baddeley, Alexander Gauge and Archie Duncan.
- When was Counterspy released?
- Counterspy was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.