The Conspirators (1944): Cast & Plot
The Conspirators is a 1944 drama thriller directed by Jean Negulesco, starring Edward Van Sloan as Dutch Underground Leader (uncredited), Paul Henreid and Joseph Calleia. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- Jean Negulesco
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Conspirators About?
The premise of The Conspirators without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A guerilla leader falls in love with a mysterious woman in World War II Lisbon.
The Conspirators Themes & Keywords
· 35 tags- train
- psychotronic film
- lyonnaise potatoes
- greenstreet and lorre
- lisbon portugal
- sabotage
- roulette
- netherlands
- gambling
- based on novel
- nazi
- war refugee
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- trap
- resistance
- prison
- escape from prison
- police
- party
- nightclub
- murder
- marriage
- gunshot wound
- gunfire
- guard
- german
- fisherman
- false accusation
- explosion
- casino
- cafe
- betrayal
- airplane
- spy
- world war two
- anti nazi
The Conspirators Cast & Characters
Edward Van Sloan leads the cast as Dutch Underground Leader (uncredited), with Paul Henreid as Vincent Van Der Lyn and Joseph Calleia as Captain Pereira. Directed by Jean Negulesco; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jean Negulesco
- Edward Van Sloan as Dutch Underground Leader (uncredited)
- Paul Henreid as Vincent Van Der Lyn
- Joseph Calleia as Captain Pereira
- Kurt Katch as Otto Lutzke
Also Starring in The Conspirators
· 10 more- Hedy Lamarr Irene Von Mohr
- Frank Reicher Casino Attendant (uncredited)
- Victor Francen Hugo Von Mohr
- Peter Lorre Jan Bernazsky
- Sydney Greenstreet Ricardo Quintanilla
- Steven Geray Dr. Schmitt
- Doris Lloyd Mrs. Benson (uncredited)
- Eduardo Ciannelli Colonel Almeida (as Edward Ciannelli)
- Vladimir Sokoloff Miguel
- Carol Thurston Rosa
More from Jean Negulesco
More films directed by Jean Negulesco: Hello-Goodbye, The Invincible Six, The Pleasure Seekers and Jessica.
The Conspirators Plot Summary
What happens in The Conspirators from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
During World War II, a schoolteacher turned Dutch resistance fighter, Vincent Van Der Lyn, Paul Henreid, becomes a thorn in the Nazi regime to such an extent that a bounty is placed on his head. He is ordered by his superiors to slip from occupied Europe to England via the neutral port of Lisbon, setting in motion a perilous journey that tests nerves, loyalties, and the odds of survival.
Full summary
The whole story of The Conspirators, scene by scene
The Conspirators Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Conspirators.
How Well Do You Know The Conspirators?
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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What nickname is given to the Dutch saboteur in the film?
The Conspirators Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Les Conspirateurs” and “I cospiratori”.
- Also known as
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- Les Conspirateurs
- I cospiratori
- Der Ring der Verschworenen
- 阴谋者
- Конспираторы
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The Conspirators FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Conspirators, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Conspirators?
The Conspirators runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was The Conspirators released?
The Conspirators was released on October 11, 1944.
Who directed The Conspirators?
The Conspirators was directed by Jean Negulesco.
More films by Jean Negulesco Who is in the cast of The Conspirators?
The Conspirators stars Edward Van Sloan as Dutch Underground Leader (uncredited), Paul Henreid as Vincent Van Der Lyn and Joseph Calleia as Captain Pereira, among 14 credited actors.
Does The Conspirators have a post-credit scene?
No. The Conspirators has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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