Spy for a Day
1940, English. Directed by Mario Zampi.
During World War I, a British farmer is abducted by the Germans to take the place of a spy about to be executed whom he closely resembles.
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Mario ZampiDirector
- Douglas WakefieldSam Gates
- Paddy BrowneMartha Clowes
- Jack AllenCaptain Bradshaw
- Albert LievenCaptain Hausemann
- Nicholas HannenColonel Pemberton
- Gibb McLaughlinColonel Ludwig
- Allan JeayesColonel Roberts
- Alf GoddardSergeant Bryan
- George HayesCorporal Boehme
- Eliot MakehamTrufit
- Hay PetrieBritt
- O.B. ClarenceMedical Officer
Details
- Released
- 26 April 1940
- Written by
- Emeric Pressburger, Ralph Block, Hans Wilhelm
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How long is Spy for a Day?
Spy for a Day runs 71 minutes (1h 11m).
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Which OTT platform is Spy for a Day on?
Spy for a Day isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 April 1940. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Spy for a Day?
If you liked Spy for a Day, try Gotcha!, Hostile Takeover, Ca$h.
Who directed Spy for a Day?
Spy for a Day (1940) was directed by Mario Zampi and stars Douglas Wakefield, Paddy Browne, Jack Allen.