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Cloak & Dagger (1984): Cast & Plot

Cloak & Dagger (1984) movie poster

Cloak & Dagger is a 1984 adventure action film directed by Richard Franklin, starring Henry Thomas as Davey Osborne, Dabney Coleman and William Forsythe. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes.

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Cloak & Dagger (1984) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 42m (102 min)
Director
Richard Franklin
Genres
Adventure , Action , Family
Original language
English
Studio
Universal Pictures
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Cloak & Dagger About?

The premise of Cloak & Dagger without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Davey Osborne, an imaginative 11‑year‑old, spends his free time playing video games and pretending to be a spy with his imaginary mentor Jack Flack, a stand‑in for his absent father. After witnessing an FBI agent’s murder, the dying agent gives Davey a mysterious cartridge, Cloak & Dagger, that holds classified data. With friend Kim, tech‑savvy Morris, and Jack’s guidance, Davey navigates a real‑world espionage chase through San Antonio, staying ahead of dangerous pursuers.

Cloak & Dagger Themes & Keywords

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  • girl
  • child protagonist
  • attempted child murder
  • hitchcockian
  • based on short story
  • child in jeopardy
  • child murders an adult
  • young
  • child witnessing a murder
  • witnessing a murder
  • 11 year old
  • shot to death
+38 more
  • parent child relationship
  • two missing fingers
  • walkie talkie
  • disbelieving adult
  • father son relationship
  • actor playing multiple roles
  • prostitute
  • kiss
  • slimehouse
  • neo hitchcock
  • security guard
  • grieving son
  • loss of friend
  • playing a video game
  • dead body in a car trunk
  • united states of america
  • foot chase
  • game shop
  • classified information
  • pistol with a silencer
  • bus ride
  • shot in the back
  • tailing a suspect
  • grieving husband
  • water gun
  • time bomb
  • bullet ricochet
  • telephone call
  • air traffic controller
  • eyewitness
  • car phone
  • dead body in a trunk
  • hostage exchange
  • silenced pistol
  • detonator
  • microchip
  • punching through a door
  • boat ride
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Cast & crew

Cloak & Dagger Cast & Characters

Henry Thomas leads the cast as Davey Osborne, with Dabney Coleman as Jack Flack / Hal Osborne and William Forsythe as Morris. Directed by Richard Franklin; 33 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Cloak & Dagger

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From the director

More from Richard Franklin

More films directed by Richard Franklin, best-rated first: Road Games, Psycho II, F/X2 and Visitors.

Full filmography
Plot

Cloak & Dagger Plot Summary

What happens in Cloak & Dagger from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Davey Osborne is an eleven-year-old who lives in San Antonio, Texas, a city that becomes the backdrop for a tense, all-too-human adventure. His father, Hal, works as a military air traffic controller and struggles to connect with his son, especially after the death of Davey’s mother. The strain at home nudges Davey toward an imaginative world where he can be braver and more heroic.

Full summary

The whole story of Cloak & Dagger, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Cloak & Dagger?

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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In which Texas city does young Davey Osborne live?
Cars

Cars in Cloak & Dagger

23 cars on screen, including the 1978 Cadillac Coupe DeVille and the 1977 Dodge Monaco.

All 23 cars
  • 1978 Cadillac Coupe DeVille in Cloak & Dagger 1978 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Important role
  • 1977 Dodge Monaco in Cloak & Dagger 1977 Dodge Monaco Important role
  • 1980 Ford Econoline in Cloak & Dagger 1980 Ford Econoline Important role
  • 1979 Dodge St. Regis in Cloak & Dagger 1979 Dodge St. Regis Minor role
Details

Cloak & Dagger Also Known As

11 alternative titles, including “Ein tödliches Spiel” and “Os Heróis Não Têm Idade”.

Also known as
  • Ein tödliches Spiel
  • Os Heróis Não Têm Idade
  • Cloak and Dagger
  • Ein toedliches Spiel
  • Heróis não tem Idade
  • Juego secreto
  • Плащ и кинжал
  • La finestra sul delitto
  • 小鬼奇兵
  • 크로커와 데거
  • Jouer c'est tuer

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FAQ

Cloak & Dagger FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Cloak & Dagger, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Cloak & Dagger?

Cloak & Dagger runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

When was Cloak & Dagger released?

Cloak & Dagger was released on June 1, 1984.

Who directed Cloak & Dagger?

Cloak & Dagger was directed by Richard Franklin.

More films by Richard Franklin

Who is in the cast of Cloak & Dagger?

Cloak & Dagger stars Henry Thomas as Davey Osborne, Dabney Coleman as Jack Flack / Hal Osborne and William Forsythe as Morris, among 33 credited actors.

Does Cloak & Dagger have a post-credit scene?

No. Cloak & Dagger has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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