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Journey into Fear

A nightmarish tale of espionage and treachery in Istanbul, as an American munitions expert, played by Joseph Cotten, goes on the run from the Gestapo during World War II.

A nightmarish tale of espionage and treachery in Istanbul, as an American munitions expert goes on the run from the Gestapo during the Second World War. Orson Welles, who acts the role of a corrupt chief of the Turkish secret police, wrote the script with co-star Joseph Cotten. Adapted from a novel by Eric Ambler.

1 hour, 8 minutes

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Sat 26 Sep 201506:10

Credits

RoleContributor
DirectorNorman Foster
Howard GrahamJoseph Cotten
Josette MartelDolores del Rio
Colonel HakiOrson Welles
Stephanie GrahamRuth Warrick
Mrs MathewsAgnes Moorehead
KopeikinEverett Sloane
Oo Lang SangHans Conried
Gogo MartelJack Durant
Prof HallerEustace Wyatt
MatthewsFrank Readick
KuvetliEdgar Barrier
Peter BanatJack Moss
ProducerOrson Welles
WriterOrson Welles
WriterJoseph Cotten
WriterEric Ambler

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