Covert Action (1978): Cast
Covert Action is a 1978 crime action film directed by Romolo Guerrieri, starring Arthur Kennedy as CIA Chief of Station, Athens, Maurizio Merli and Philippe Leroy. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Romolo Guerrieri
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- Mires Cinematografica
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Covert Action About?
The premise of Covert Action without spoilers.
Janssen plays a former CIA operative turned author, writing non‑fiction exposés—timed with the Phillip Agee controversy—and spy novels. In Athens he catches the eye of CIA chief Arthur Kennedy, who is trying to silence him. While pursuing the case that interests him, he evades Kennedy’s traps and assists his former colleague Maurizio Merli, who is struggling with personal problems.
Covert Action Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- poliziottesco
- eurospy
- shooting
- acronym in title
Covert Action Cast & Characters
Arthur Kennedy leads the cast as CIA Chief of Station, Athens, with Maurizio Merli as John Florio and Philippe Leroy as Greek Inspector. Directed by Romolo Guerrieri; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Romolo Guerrieri
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Arthur Kennedy as CIA Chief of Station, Athens - Maurizio Merli as John Florio
- Philippe Leroy as Greek Inspector
- Giacomo Rossi Stuart as Grant
Also Starring in Covert Action
· 3 more- David Janssen Lester Horton
- Ivan Rassimov The Silent
- Corinne Cléry Anne Florio
Covert Action Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Covert Action.
Covert Action Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Covert Action – Rauschgift tötet leise” and “Μυστική Αποστολή στην Ελλάδα”.
- Also known as
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- Covert Action – Rauschgift tötet leise
- Μυστική Αποστολή στην Ελλάδα
- 秘密行动
- Я был агентом ЦРУ
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Covert Action FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Covert Action, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Covert Action?
Covert Action runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Covert Action released?
Covert Action was released on March 3, 1978.
Who directed Covert Action?
Covert Action was directed by Romolo Guerrieri.
More films by Romolo Guerrieri Who is in the cast of Covert Action?
Covert Action stars Arthur Kennedy as CIA Chief of Station, Athens, Maurizio Merli as John Florio and Philippe Leroy as Greek Inspector, among 7 credited actors.
Does Covert Action have a post-credit scene?
No. Covert Action has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Covert Action in?
The original language of Covert Action is Italian.
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