Once Upon a Spy
1980, English. Directed by Ivan Nagy.
Computer genius and chess champion Ted Danson is lured into service by secret agent Eleanor Parker and becomes a reluctant hero thanks to a number of exploits with villainous Christopher Lee and his army of lethal blue-eyed blonde women.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 19 September 1980
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lemuel Pitkin
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How long is Once Upon a Spy?
Once Upon a Spy runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
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Which OTT platform is Once Upon a Spy on?
Once Upon a Spy isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 September 1980. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Once Upon a Spy?
If you liked Once Upon a Spy, try Fatal Contact: Bird Flu in America, Hierarchy, Seeking Justice.
Who directed Once Upon a Spy?
Once Upon a Spy (1980) was directed by Ivan Nagy and stars Ted Danson, Mary Louise Weller, Christopher Lee.