Les Espions (aka The Spies) (UK)

Click to read:

Review of Les Espions (aka The Spies)
added by
Anil Khedun

A classic spy thriller set in a dilapidated psychiatric hospital
Certificate: 15
Running Time: 121 mins
Retail Price: £19.99
Release Date:
Content Type: Movie

Synopsis:
Les Espions is a treat for all fans for the great Henri-George Clouzot (Les Diaboliques, Wages of Fear), a classic spy thriller set in a dilapidated psychiatric hospital. A down at heel doctor (Gerard Sety) is offered a substantial sum of money by the US military to shelter a new patient. Soon the hospital beds are filled with international spies all after the secrets held by the patient Dr Malick is hosuing, a suspected physicist whose knowledge is very valuable. Among the international cast are Peter Ustinov, Curt Jurgens, Sam Jaffe, Matita Hunt and Vera Clouzot.

Special Features:
Biographies. Trailer for Les Diaboliques. Commentary by Sir Peter Ustinov. Scene selection. Colour booklet. Photo gallery.