Movie

The Spider and the Fly

“A New British Thriller of Crime, Detection and Suspense!”

★ 6.9(8)19491h 34m

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Good to know

Director: Robert Hamer
Release date: 1949-12-01
Runtime: 1h 34m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: J. Arthur Rank Organisation

About The Spider and the Fly

The Spider and the Fly is a 1949 movie in the Crime and Thriller genres, directed by Robert Hamer, starring Eric Portman, Guy Rolfe and Nadia Gray. It has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 8 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Spider and the Fly in Switzerland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

"The Spider and the Fly is set in Paris during the cloud-cuckoo days before WW I. The storyline intertwines the destinies of three people. Guy Rolfe plays Phillipe de Ledocq, a resourceful safecracker who always manages to elude arrest. Eric Portman is cast as police-chief Maubert, who will not rest until Ledocq is behind bars. And Nadia Gray is Madeleine, the woman beloved by both Ledocq and Maubert. Just as Maubert has managed to capture his man, Ledocq is released at the behest of the government, who wants him to steal secrets from the German embassy revealing the whereabouts of the Kaiser's secret agents. And just how does Madeleine figure into all of this? Spider and the Fly is a diverting precursor to the 1960s TV series It Takes a Thief." ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Cast

Eric Portman

Fernand Maubert

Guy Rolfe

Philippe Lodocq

Nadia Gray

Madeleine Saincaize

George Cole

Marc, detective

Harold Lang

Belfort, the pickpocket

Edward Chapman

Minister for War

Maurice Denham

Colonel de la Roche

John Carol

Jean Louis / Alfred Louis

May Hallatt

Monique

Arthur Lowe

Town Clerk

Sebastian Cabot

Prefect

Jeremy Spenser

Jacques

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Spider and the Fly in Switzerland?+

The Spider and the Fly is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Switzerland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Spider and the Fly on Netflix?+

The Spider and the Fly is not on Netflix in Switzerland right now.

How long is The Spider and the Fly?+

The Spider and the Fly has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

Who stars in The Spider and the Fly?+

The Spider and the Fly stars Eric Portman, Guy Rolfe, Nadia Gray, George Cole and Harold Lang.

When did The Spider and the Fly come out?+

The Spider and the Fly is a 1949 movie directed by Robert Hamer.

What genre is The Spider and the Fly?+

The Spider and the Fly is Crime and Thriller film.

Who directed The Spider and the Fly?+

The Spider and the Fly was directed by Robert Hamer.