I Was a Communist for the FBI(1951)
I had to sell out my own girl -- so would you!
I Was a Communist for the FBI 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.
I Was a Communist for the FBI (1951) is a drama and thriller film directed by Gordon Douglas, released on May 2, 1951 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Frank Lovejoy, Dorothy Hart, Philip Carey and James Millican. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Gordon Douglas
- Writers:
- Crane Wilbur
- Producers:
- Bryan Foy
- Cinematographer:
- Edwin B. DuPar
- Composer:
- Max Steiner
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
I Was a Communist for the FBI (1951) Trailer
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I Was a Communist for the FBI Cast & Crew
Main cast
Frank Lovejoy
as Matt Cvetic
Dorothy Hart
as Eve Merrick
Philip Carey
as Mason
James Millican
as Jim Blandon
Richard Webb
as Ken Crowley
Konstantin Shayne
as Gerhardt Eisler
Paul Picerni
as Joe Cvetic
Roy Roberts
as Father Novac
Edward Norris
as Harmon
Ron Hagerthy
as Dick Cvetic
Hugh Sanders
as Clyde Garson
Hope Kramer
as Ruth Cvetic
Key crew
Directed by Gordon Douglas, written by Crane Wilbur, produced by Bryan Foy.
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I Was a Communist for the FBI Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 15 ratings.
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I Was a Communist for the FBI – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch I Was a Communist for the FBI online?
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I Was a Communist for the FBI (1951) is available to stream on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in I Was a Communist for the FBI?
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The main cast of I Was a Communist for the FBI (1951) includes Frank Lovejoy, Dorothy Hart, Philip Carey, James Millican and Richard Webb. The film was directed by Gordon Douglas. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was I Was a Communist for the FBI released?
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I Was a Communist for the FBI was released on May 2, 1951 and runs for 1h 23m.
Is I Was a Communist for the FBI worth watching?
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I Was a Communist for the FBI (1951) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 15 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 I Was a Communist for the FBI?
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