Movie

I Was a Communist for the FBI

“I had to sell out my own girl -- so would you!”

★ 5.6(15)19511h 23m

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Good to know

Director: Gordon Douglas
Release date: 1951-05-02
Runtime: 1h 23m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures

About I Was a Communist for the FBI

I Was a Communist for the FBI is a 1951 movie in the Drama and Thriller genres, directed by Gordon Douglas, starring Frank Lovejoy, Dorothy Hart and Philip Carey. It has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.6/10 from 15 viewers. Below you can see where to watch I Was a Communist for the FBI in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A fact-based story about a man who posed as an American Communist for years as part of a secret plan to infiltrate their organization.

Cast

Frank Lovejoy

Matt Cvetic

Dorothy Hart

Eve Merrick

Philip Carey

Mason

James Millican

Jim Blandon

Richard Webb

Ken Crowley

Konstantin Shayne

Gerhardt Eisler

Paul Picerni

Joe Cvetic

Roy Roberts

Father Novac

Edward Norris

Harmon

Ron Hagerthy

Dick Cvetic

Hugh Sanders

Clyde Garson

Hope Kramer

Ruth Cvetic

Themes & keywords

film noir

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch I Was a Communist for the FBI in Germany?+

I Was a Communist for the FBI is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Germany. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is I Was a Communist for the FBI on Netflix?+

I Was a Communist for the FBI is not on Netflix in Germany right now.

How long is I Was a Communist for the FBI?+

I Was a Communist for the FBI has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

Who stars in I Was a Communist for the FBI?+

I Was a Communist for the FBI stars Frank Lovejoy, Dorothy Hart, Philip Carey, James Millican and Richard Webb.

When did I Was a Communist for the FBI come out?+

I Was a Communist for the FBI is a 1951 movie directed by Gordon Douglas.

What genre is I Was a Communist for the FBI?+

I Was a Communist for the FBI is Drama and Thriller film.

Who directed I Was a Communist for the FBI?+

I Was a Communist for the FBI was directed by Gordon Douglas.