The Spy Catcher
1960, French. Directed by Christian de Saint-Maurice.
During a plane crash, Professor Sellier, an atomic scientist carrying very important documents, dies and his papers are stolen. Bordy, a sergeant in the Second Bureau, is asked to take Sellier's place in his family's home, in order to make the kidnappers believe that he is not dead.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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- Released
- 10 August 1960
- Original title
- Suspense au deuxième bureau
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Jean-Daniel Daninos, Jean Lara, Christian de Saint-Maurice
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The Spy Catcher: quick answers
What should I watch before The Spy Catcher?
Watch Deuxième bureau contre kommandantur (1939), Nest of Spies (1956), Whereabouts Unknown (1957), and Operation Abduction (1958) first, plus 1 earlier title listed on this page.
What comes after The Spy Catcher?
Next in the series: Deuxième Bureau contre terroristes (1961).
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How long is The Spy Catcher?
The Spy Catcher runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
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Which OTT platform is The Spy Catcher on?
The Spy Catcher isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 10 August 1960. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Spy Catcher?
If you liked The Spy Catcher, try Secret Name, Chaos, All to Play For.
Who directed The Spy Catcher?
The Spy Catcher (1960) was directed by Christian de Saint-Maurice and stars Catherine Candida, Gil Delamare, Colette Duval.