The Spook Who Sat by the Door
1973, English. Directed by Ivan Dixon.
Their first mistake was letting him in. Their biggest mistake was letting him out!
A black man plays Uncle Tom in order to gain access to CIA training, then uses that knowledge to plot a new American Revolution.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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The Spook Who Sat by the Door is streaming on Cultpix in India.
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- Released
- 21 September 1973
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Melvin Clay, Sam Greenlee
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What The Spook Who Sat by the Door is based on
The Spook Who Sat by the Door is based on The Spook Who Sat by the Door (1969) by Sam Greenlee, published by Allison & Busby.
1969
The Spook Who Sat by the Door
By Sam Greenlee
Published by Allison & Busby
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The Spook Who Sat by the Door: quick answers
Is The Spook Who Sat by the Door worth watching?
The Spook Who Sat by the Door doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is The Spook Who Sat by the Door?
The Spook Who Sat by the Door runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does The Spook Who Sat by the Door have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Spook Who Sat by the Door. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Spook Who Sat by the Door parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Spook Who Sat by the Door is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Spook Who Sat by the Door on?
The Spook Who Sat by the Door is streaming on Cultpix in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Spook Who Sat by the Door?
If you liked The Spook Who Sat by the Door, try Battleground, The Quiller Memorandum, Riot in Cell Block 11.
Who directed The Spook Who Sat by the Door?
The Spook Who Sat by the Door (1973) was directed by Ivan Dixon and stars Lawrence Cook, Janet League, Paula Kelly.
What is The Spook Who Sat by the Door based on?
The Spook Who Sat by the Door is based on The Spook Who Sat by the Door (1969) by Sam Greenlee, published by Allison & Busby.