The Spy Who Never Was
1976, English. Directed by Reza Badiyi & Uri Massad.
A diabolical tale of romance, murder, and mistaken identity as a treacherous terrorist organization hunts an enemy agent with the intention of killing him, but instead they set their sights on the wrong man. Left in the wake of their mistaken pursuit is a trail of broken lives and brutal murders.
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 June 1976
- Original title
- Tod eines Fremden
- Country
- Germany, Israel
- Written by
- Paul Hengge, Carjen Alexis
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How long is The Spy Who Never Was?
The Spy Who Never Was runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
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Which OTT platform is The Spy Who Never Was on?
The Spy Who Never Was isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 June 1976. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Spy Who Never Was?
If you liked The Spy Who Never Was, try Man with No Past, Seeking Justice, Hunting Season.
Who directed The Spy Who Never Was?
The Spy Who Never Was (1976) was directed by Reza Badiyi and Uri Massad and stars Hardy Krüger, Jason Robards, Gila Almagor.