The Great Spy Chase
1964, French. Directed by Georges Lautner.
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A cold-war spy parody. After the death of an armaments manufacturer, an international group of spies is drawn into a high-stakes battle of wits to obtain the valuable military patents which have been inherited by the lovely widow.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 171 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Great Spy Chase
The Great Spy Chase is streaming on HBO Max in India.
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Cast & crew
- Georges LautnerDirector
- Lino VenturaFrancis Lagneau
- Francis BlancheBoris Vassiliev
- Bernard BlierEusebio Cafarelli
- Mireille DarcAmaranthe
- Jess HahnCommodore O'Brien
- André WeberRudolphe Rossini
- Louis ArbessierSwiss colonel
- Jacques BalutinCustoms officer
- Françoise GiretMrs. Pauline
- Violette MarceauLucienne, aka Rosalinde
- Anne-Marie BlotOne of Mrs. Pauline's daughters
- Yves ElliotCast
Details
- Released
- 10 December 1964
- Original title
- Les Barbouzes
- Country
- France, Italy
- Written by
- Albert Simonin, Michel Audiard
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The Great Spy Chase: quick answers
Is The Great Spy Chase worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 171 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Great Spy Chase?
The Great Spy Chase runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Does The Great Spy Chase have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Great Spy Chase. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Great Spy Chase parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Great Spy Chase on?
The Great Spy Chase is streaming on HBO Max in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Great Spy Chase?
If you liked The Great Spy Chase, try Gotcha!, Hostile Takeover, Get Smart.
Who directed The Great Spy Chase?
The Great Spy Chase (1964) was directed by Georges Lautner and stars Lino Ventura, Francis Blanche, Bernard Blier.