Comrade X(1940)
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Comrade X Synopsis
An American reporter smuggling news out of Soviet Moscow is blackmailed into helping a beautiful Communist leave the country.
Comrade X (1940) is a comedy and romance film directed by King Vidor, released on December 13, 1940 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Clark Gable, Hedy Lamarr, Oskar Homolka and Felix Bressart. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 27 ratings.
- Director:
- King Vidor
- Writers:
- Charles Lederer, Ben Hecht, Walter Reisch
- Producers:
- Gottfried Reinhardt, King Vidor
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph Ruttenberg
- Composer:
- Bronislau Kaper
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Comrade X (1940) Trailer
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Comrade X Cast & Crew
Main cast
Clark Gable
as McKinley B. 'Mac' Thompson
Hedy Lamarr
as Golubka / Theodore Yahupitz / Lizvanetchka 'Lizzie'
Oskar Homolka
as Commissar Vasiliev
Felix Bressart
as Igor Yahupitz / Vanya
Eve Arden
as Jane Wilson
Sig Ruman
as Emil Von Hofer
Natasha Lytess
as Olga Milanova
Vladimir Sokoloff
as Michael Bastakoff
Edgar Barrier
as Rubick
Georges Renavent
as Laszlo
Leon Belasco
as Comrade Baronoff
Michael Mark
as Goronoff
Key crew
Directed by King Vidor, written by Charles Lederer, Ben Hecht and Walter Reisch, produced by Gottfried Reinhardt and King Vidor.
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Comrade X Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 27 ratings.
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Comrade X – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Comrade X online?
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Who stars in Comrade X?
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The main cast of Comrade X (1940) includes Clark Gable, Hedy Lamarr, Oskar Homolka, Felix Bressart and Eve Arden. The film was directed by King Vidor. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Comrade X released?
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Comrade X was released on December 13, 1940 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Comrade X worth watching?
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Comrade X (1940) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 27 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Comrade X?
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