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ERA
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98 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
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Spies
"Fritz Lang’s Espionage Epic!"
1928 2h 25m DE
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7.5
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★7.3TMDB · 95🍅95%Rotten Tomatoes★7.5IMDB · 4,226
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Synopsis
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The mastermind behind a ubiquitous spy operation learns of a dangerous romance between a Russian lady in his employ and a dashing agent from the government's secret service.
“Fritz Lang’s Espionage Epic!”
Where to watch · US
Cast
Rudolf Klein-Rogge
Haghi
Gerda Maurus
Sonya Baranilkowa
Lien Deyers
Kitty
Louis Ralph
Hans Morrier
Willy Fritsch
No. 326
Paul Hörbiger
Franz, Chauffeur von "No. 326"
Fritz Rasp
Col. Jellusic - Ivan Stepanov
Craighall Sherry
Burton Jason / Miles Jason
Credits
Behind the camera
- Director
- Fritz Lang
- Writers
- Fritz Lang, Thea von Harbou
- Languages
- No Language
- Countries
- Germany
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CRAFT
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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
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DIRECTOR
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Directed by Fritz Lang, shot by Fritz Arno Wagner. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
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DIRECTOR
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Original score by Werner R. Heymann. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
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CAST
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Rudolf Klein-Rogge and Gerda Maurus and Lien Deyers carry the top of the cast.
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FACT
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Marketing tagline: "Fritz Lang’s Espionage Epic!".
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WILD
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IMDB entry: tt0019415 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
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WILD
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Only 95 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
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Cinephile deep dive
The take
Fritz Lang directs. Fritz Arno Wagner behind the camera. Werner R. Heymann scores. Produced in Germany. Dialogue in No Language.
Trivia
Things worth knowing
- 198 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
- 2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
- 3Directed by Fritz Lang, shot by Fritz Arno Wagner. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
- 4Original score by Werner R. Heymann. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
- 5Rudolf Klein-Rogge and Gerda Maurus and Lien Deyers carry the top of the cast.
- 6Marketing tagline: "Fritz Lang’s Espionage Epic!".
- 7IMDB entry: tt0019415 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
- 8Only 95 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
The technical file
- Cinematography
- Fritz Arno Wagner
- Original score
- Werner R. Heymann
- Runtime
- 145 min · 2h 25m
- Aspect ratio (typical)
- 1.37:1 (Academy)
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- DE
- IMDB
- Spies (1928)
- Rotten Tomatoes
- 95% 🍅 Fresh
- IMDB rating
- 7.5/10 · 4,226 votes
- MPAA
- Not Rated
Awards
1 nomination total
Also by
Fritz Lang
Stills · wallpapers
Selected frames
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Trailers & featurettes
Watch the pieces
Production companies
Who made it
UFA
DE
- FR
Fritz Lang-Film
Key crew
- Set DesignerEdgar G. Ulmer
- NovelThea von Harbou
- ProducerErich Pommer
- Art DirectionKarl Vollbrecht
- Art DirectionOtto Hunte
- Camera Production AssistantKonstantin Irmen-Tschet
Themes & keywords
What it's about, really
- chase
- criminal mastermind
- silent film
Release history · US
When it landed
- Theatrical (limited)1929-03-04· New York City, New York
- Theatrical1929-03-10
Also known as
International titles
- Os EspiõesBR
- SpiesUS
