The Defector(1966)
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The Defector Synopsis
An American scientist is sent by the CIA to East Germany to retrieve a secret microfilm from a Soviet scientist interested in defecting to the West but the Stasi secret police's surveillance complicates matters.
The Defector (1966) is a drama and thriller film directed by Raoul Lévy, released on October 19, 1966 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Montgomery Clift, Hardy Krüger, Macha Méril and David Opatoshu. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Raoul Lévy
- Writers:
- Paul Thomas, Robert Guenette, Raoul Lévy
- Producers:
- Raoul Lévy
- Cinematographer:
- Raoul Coutard
- Composer:
- Serge Gainsbourg
- Production:
- Rhein Main, Productions et Éditions Cinématographiques Françaises
- Status:
- Released
The Defector (1966) Trailer
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The Defector Cast & Crew
Main cast
Montgomery Clift
as Professor James Bower
Hardy Krüger
as Counselor Peter Heinzmann
Macha Méril
as Frieda Hoffmann
David Opatoshu
as Orlovsky
Christine Delaroche
as Ingrid Weiß
Hannes Messemer
as Dr. Saltzer
Karl Lieffen
as Major Windisch
Uta Levka
as Mädchen unter der Dusche
Roddy McDowall
as Agent Adams
Johannes Buzalski
as Agent (uncredited)
Eckart Dux
as Professor James Bower (voice) (uncredited)
Jean-Luc Godard
as Orlovsky's Friend (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Raoul Lévy, written by Paul Thomas, Robert Guenette and Raoul Lévy, produced by Raoul Lévy.
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The Defector Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 9 ratings.
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The Defector – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Defector online?
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The Defector (1966) is currently available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Defector?
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The main cast of The Defector (1966) includes Montgomery Clift, Hardy Krüger, Macha Méril, David Opatoshu and Christine Delaroche. The film was directed by Raoul Lévy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Defector released?
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The Defector was released on October 19, 1966 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The Defector worth watching?
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The Defector (1966) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Defector?
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