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Journey into Fear (1943)

NR · 1943-01-07 · 1h 8m · EN
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Welles and Del Rio together! as Terror Man vs. Leopard Woman--for possession of a mysterious stranger in the powder-keg Middle East

An American ballistics expert in Turkey finds himself targeted by Nazi agents. Safe passage home by ship is arranged for him, but he soon discovers that his pursuers are also on board.

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Orson WellesDirectorBen HechtWriterNorman FosterDirector

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Joseph CottenJoseph CottenHoward GrahamDolores del RíoDolores del RíoJosette MartelRuth WarrickRuth WarrickMrs. Stephanie GrahamAgnes MooreheadAgnes MooreheadMrs. MathewsJack DurantJack DurantGogo MartelEverett SloaneEverett SloaneKopeikinEustace WyattEustace WyattProf Haller - German archeologistFrank ReadickFrank ReadickMatthews - Cockney socialistEdgar BarrierEdgar BarrierKuvetli - tobacco salesmanJack MossJack MossPeter Banat - obese gunmanStefan SchnabelStefan SchnabelTranslator for ships captainHans ConriedHans ConriedSwami magician

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Secret agentNoirNazi spyFilm noir

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Genre affinityThriller · Drama · WarTheme affinitySecret Agent · Noir · Nazi SpyNarrative complexityMysteryVisual styleNoir · Film NoirDialogue densityDramaPacingShort

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Frequently asked questions about Journey into Fear

What is Journey into Fear about?

An American ballistics expert in Turkey finds himself targeted by Nazi agents. Safe passage home by ship is arranged for him, but he soon discovers that his pursuers are also on board.

How long is Journey into Fear?

Journey into Fear has a runtime of 68 minutes.