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British Intelligence (1939): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch

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British Intelligence is a 1939 war drama directed by Terry O. Morse, starring William Bailey as British Intelligence Agent, Frank Mayo and John Graham Spacey. It runs 1 hour 1 minute. Stream it on Artiflix and Cineverse, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and FlixFling.

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British Intelligence (1939) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 1m (61 min)
Director
Terry O. Morse
Genres
Drama , War
Original language
English
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is British Intelligence About?

The premise of British Intelligence without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Arthur Bennett’s household is a hive of spies, moles and double agents, yet the true identity of the German spymaster Strendler remains unknown. During World War I, German operative Helene von Lorbeer is sent to London to live with a senior British official’s family. She must work with the butler Valdar, also a spy, to transmit secret war plans back to Germany.

British Intelligence Themes & Keywords

· 31 tags
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  • german abroad
  • psychotronic film
  • double agent
  • british agent
  • suspicion
  • subterfuge
  • dual identity
  • counter spy
  • betrayal
  • assassination attempt
  • zeppelin
+19 more
  • world war one
  • german espionage
  • german spy
  • british intelligence
  • undercover agent
  • secret plan
  • secret identity
  • airplane crash
  • murder
  • munitions
  • london england
  • impersonation
  • explosion
  • espionage
  • dirigible
  • cabinet officer
  • berlin germany
  • air raid
  • secret service
Where to watch

Where to Watch British Intelligence

Stream it on Artiflix and Cineverse, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

British Intelligence Cast & Characters

William Bailey leads the cast as British Intelligence Agent, with Frank Mayo as Brixton - Intelligence Agent and John Graham Spacey as Crichton - Intelligence Agent. Directed by Terry O. Morse; 38 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

British Intelligence Plot Summary

What happens in British Intelligence from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

During World War I, a master German spy named Valdar, Boris Karloff, has cost the British dearly. In desperation, they dispatch their best agent, who is currently undercover in Germany. Pilot Frank Bennett, Bruce Lester, is sent to bring him home, but the Germans are forewarned and Bennett is shot down. He survives the crash and is rescued by friendly soldiers. While convalescing in a hospital, Bennett is tended by a pretty nurse, Helene Von Lorbeer, Margaret Lindsay. He confesses his love, but she explains that she is leaving and that they will not meet again. Yet, after he drifts to sleep, she steals a tentative kiss on his cheek.

Full summary

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British Intelligence Trailers & Videos

The trailer of British Intelligence.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know British Intelligence?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Cars

Cars in British Intelligence

3 cars on screen, including the 1916 Harley-Davidson and the 1925 Rolls-Royce 40/50 h.p. 'Silver Ghost'.

  • 1916 Harley-Davidson in British Intelligence 1916 Harley-Davidson Minor role
  • 1925 Rolls-Royce 40/50 h.p. 'Silver Ghost' in British Intelligence 1925 Rolls-Royce 40/50 h.p. 'Silver Ghost' Minor role
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FAQ

British Intelligence FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of British Intelligence, each answered in a sentence.

How long is British Intelligence?

British Intelligence runs 1 hour 1 minute (61 minutes).

When was British Intelligence released?

British Intelligence was released on November 10, 1939.

Who directed British Intelligence?

British Intelligence was directed by Terry O. Morse.

More films by Terry O. Morse

Who is in the cast of British Intelligence?

British Intelligence stars William Bailey as British Intelligence Agent, Frank Mayo as Brixton - Intelligence Agent and John Graham Spacey as Crichton - Intelligence Agent, among 38 credited actors.

Where can I watch British Intelligence?

In the US, British Intelligence is streaming on Artiflix, Cineverse and Fawesome and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and FlixFling (availability from JustWatch).

Does British Intelligence have a post-credit scene?

No. British Intelligence has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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