A Dandy in Aspic (1968): Cast & Plot
A Dandy in Aspic is a 1968 drama thriller directed by Anthony Mann, starring Laurence Harvey as Eberlin, Harry Andrews and Per Oscarsson. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- Anthony Mann
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia British Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Dandy in Aspic About?
The premise of A Dandy in Aspic without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Double‑agent Alexander Eberlin is hired by British intelligence to track down a Russian operative known only as Krasnevin. He alone knows that Krasnevin is his own alias, forcing him to juggle his dual loyalties. A ruthless partner joins the chase, uncovering Eberlin’s secret as he struggles to extricate himself from the tangled web he’s woven.
A Dandy in Aspic Themes & Keywords
· 48 tags- scene during opening credits
- puppet
- east berlin east germany
- female photographer
- spy thriller
- neo noir
- british noir
- cold war
- british spy
- kgb agent
- sociopath
- russian spy
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- berlin wall
- berlin germany
- assassin
- police sergeant
- director's last film
- actor director
- spy network
- british intelligence agent
- berlin victory column
- tram
- implied sex
- fernsehturm berlin
- being followed
- grand prix
- cane gun
- military transport aircraft
- death of antagonist
- death of protagonist
- fatal car accident
- spy action
- psychological drama
- psychological suspense drama
- political thriller
- psychological thriller
- man without a country
- desperation
- set up
- patsy
- espionage
- double agent
- motor racing
- west berlin west germany
- food in title
- porn magazine
- drug addict
- based on novel
A Dandy in Aspic Cast & Characters
Laurence Harvey leads the cast as Eberlin, with Harry Andrews as Fraser and Per Oscarsson as Pavel. Directed by Anthony Mann; 26 actors are credited in all.
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Director Anthony Mann
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Laurence Harvey as Eberlin -
Harry Andrews as Fraser - Per Oscarsson as Pavel
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Tom Courtenay as Gatiss
Also Starring in A Dandy in Aspic
· 22 more- Mia Farrow Caroline
- Lionel Stander Sobakevich
- Peter Cook Prentiss
- Vernon Dobtcheff
- Norman Bird Copperfield
- Richard O'Sullivan Nevil
- Barbara Murray Miss Vogler
- Geoffrey Bayldon
- Calvin Lockhart Brogue
- Michael Trubshawe
- James Cossins
- Mike Pratt Greff
- George Murcell
- John Bird
- Arthur Hewlett
- Lockwood West
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More from Anthony Mann
More films directed by Anthony Mann, best-rated first: El Cid, Quo Vadis, The Heroes of Telemark and The Fall of the Roman Empire.
A Dandy in Aspic Plot Summary
What happens in A Dandy in Aspic from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Krasnevin, a KGB agent and assassin, has infiltrated London society and the British Intelligence community by assuming the identity of Alexander Eberlin, a role played by Laurence Harvey. After Krasnevin is forced to kill several British agents who come too close to revealing his identity, British Intelligence Chief Fraser, Harry Andrews,—apparently unaware that Eberlin and Krasnevin are the same man—orders Eberlin to eliminate Krasnevin.
Full summary
The whole story of A Dandy in Aspic, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know A Dandy in Aspic?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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Which actor portrays the KGB assassin who assumes the identity of Alexander Eberlin?
Cars in A Dandy in Aspic
73 cars on screen, including the 1967 Austin Mini Countryman MkI and the 1962 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible.
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1967 Austin Mini Countryman MkI Important role -
1962 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Important role -
1962 Cooper T59 Important role -
1966 Humber Imperial Important role
A Dandy in Aspic Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Sentencia para un Dandy” and “O Espião de Dois Mundos”.
- Also known as
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- Sentencia para un Dandy
- O Espião de Dois Mundos
- Sull'orlo della paura
- À Beira do Pânico
- Der Todestanz eines Killers
- Oyun bozuldu
- Slutpunkt Berlin
- Maldonne pour un espion
- 东西柏林间谍战
- Todestanz eines Killers
- Η μεγάλη νύχτα των κατασκόπων
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A Dandy in Aspic FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Dandy in Aspic, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Dandy in Aspic?
A Dandy in Aspic runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was A Dandy in Aspic released?
A Dandy in Aspic was released on April 2, 1968.
Who directed A Dandy in Aspic?
A Dandy in Aspic was directed by Anthony Mann.
More films by Anthony Mann Who is in the cast of A Dandy in Aspic?
A Dandy in Aspic stars Laurence Harvey as Eberlin, Harry Andrews as Fraser and Per Oscarsson as Pavel, among 26 credited actors.
Does A Dandy in Aspic have a post-credit scene?
No. A Dandy in Aspic has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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