They Came to Blow Up America
1943, English. Directed by Edward Ludwig.
THEY CAME TO DESTROY YOUR HOME...YOUR LEADERS...YOUR LIFE!
Based on a true incident that occurred in 1942 when nine Nazi saboteurs were put ashore on the coast of Long Island, New York, by submarine, with orders to blow up various defense installations.
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Edward LudwigDirector
- George SandersCarl Steelman / Ernst Reiter
- Ward BondFBI Chief Craig
- Anna StenFrau Reiter
- Dennis HoeyCol. Taeger
- Sig RumanDr. Herman Holger
- Ludwig StösselPapa Julius Steelman
- Robert BarratCapt. Kranz
- Poldi DurHelga Lorenz (as Poldy Dur)
- Ralph ByrdBurkhardt
- Elsa JanssenMama Henrietta Steelman
- Rex WilliamsEichner
- Charles McGrawZellerbach
Details
- Released
- 7 May 1943
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Michael Jacoby, Aubrey Wisberg
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How long is They Came to Blow Up America?
They Came to Blow Up America runs 73 minutes (1h 13m).
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They Came to Blow Up America parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
They Came to Blow Up America is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is They Came to Blow Up America on?
They Came to Blow Up America isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 7 May 1943. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like They Came to Blow Up America?
If you liked They Came to Blow Up America, try Operation Pacific, Run Silent, Run Deep, The Long Voyage Home.
Who directed They Came to Blow Up America?
They Came to Blow Up America (1943) was directed by Edward Ludwig and stars George Sanders, Ward Bond, Anna Sten.