Once Upon a Spy(1980)
Once Upon a Spy Synopsis
Computer genius and chess champion Ted Danson is lured into service by secret agent Eleanor Parker and becomes a reluctant hero thanks to a number of exploits with villainous Christopher Lee and his army of lethal blue-eyed blonde women.
Once Upon a Spy (1980) is a action, drama, thriller and tv movie film directed by Ivan Nagy, released on September 19, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Ted Danson, Mary Louise Weller, Christopher Lee and Eleanor Parker. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Ivan Nagy
- Writers:
- Jimmy Sangster, Lemuel Pitkin
- Producers:
- Jay Daniel
- Cinematographer:
- Dennis Dalzell
- Composer:
- John Cacavas
- Production:
- David Gerber Productions, Columbia Pictures Television
- Status:
- Released
Once Upon a Spy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ted Danson
as Jack Chenault
Mary Louise Weller
as Paige Tannehill
Christopher Lee
as Marcus Valorium
Eleanor Parker
as The Lady
Leonard Stone
as Dr. Charlie Webster
Terry Lester
as Rudy
- Jo McDonnell
Jo McDonnell
as Susan Webster
Lillian Müller
as Christine
Irena Ferris
as Greta
Burke Byrnes
as Burkle
- Gary Dontzig
Gary Dontzig
as Klaus
- Bobb Hopkins
Bobb Hopkins
as Hans
Key crew
Directed by Ivan Nagy, written by Jimmy Sangster and Lemuel Pitkin, produced by Jay Daniel.
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Once Upon a Spy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 12 ratings.
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Once Upon a Spy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Once Upon a Spy online?
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Who stars in Once Upon a Spy?
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The main cast of Once Upon a Spy (1980) includes Ted Danson, Mary Louise Weller, Christopher Lee, Eleanor Parker and Leonard Stone. The film was directed by Ivan Nagy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Once Upon a Spy released?
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Once Upon a Spy was released on September 19, 1980 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Once Upon a Spy worth watching?
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Once Upon a Spy (1980) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.