The mastermind behind a ubiquitous spy operation learns of a dangerous romance between a Russian lady in his employ and a dashing agent from the government's secret service.
Direction
Lang's geometric obsession—every shot is a trap.
Editing
Cross-cutting so ruthless it invented the modern thriller.
Production
Sets so opulent they bankrupt UFA. Worth it.
Director
Fritz Lang
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Lang essentially blueprinted the entire spy genre here—Blofeld's cat, the villain's lair, the femme fatale, the gadgetry. Bond is cosplay.
The film was butchered to 90 minutes for international release; Lang's original cut was lost for decades. Most 'restorations' are educated guesses.
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