The Defector
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An American scientist is sent by the CIA to East Germany to retrieve a secret microfilm from a Soviet scientist interested in defecting to the West but the Stasi secret police's surveillance complicates matters.
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Montgomery Clift
Professor James Bower
Hardy Krüger
Counselor Peter Heinzmann
Macha Méril
Frieda Hoffmann
David Opatoshu
Orlovsky
Christine Delaroche
Ingrid Weiß
Hannes Messemer
Dr. Saltzer
Karl Lieffen
Major Windisch
Uta Levka
Mädchen unter der Dusche
Roddy McDowall
Agent Adams
Johannes Buzalski
Agent (uncredited)
Eckart Dux
Professor James Bower (voice) (uncredited)
Jean-Luc Godard
Orlovsky's Friend (uncredited)
Eduard Linkers
Fluchthelfer Franz Ritter (uncredited)
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Franz Rudnick
Dr. Saltzer (voice) (uncredited)
Rolf Zacher
Tommy (uncredited)
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Defector
Where can I watch The Defector?
The Defector (1966) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.
What is The Defector about?
An American scientist is sent by the CIA to East Germany to retrieve a secret microfilm from a Soviet scientist interested in defecting to the West but the Stasi secret police's surveillance complicates matters.
Who directed The Defector?
The Defector (1966) was directed by Raoul Lévy. The film is a Drama, Thriller production with a runtime of 1h 40m, rated 5.5/10.
How long is The Defector?
The Defector runs 1h 40m (100 minutes total). Audience rating: 5.5/10 from 8 votes. Genre: Drama, Thriller.
Is The Defector worth watching?
The Defector is rated 5.5/10 by 8 viewers — below average. A good pick for Drama and Thriller fans.