Jack Hawkins wasn't always renowned for the subtlety of his performances, but he does manage that well here. In this quite plausible adaptation of AP Scotland's fact-based book, he portrays a German officer who works his way up the ranks, ultimately to reach staff rank in the Nazi army - whilst passing on secrets to the British for almost 30 years. The direction is suspenseful and it maintains the tension well -…
The Two-Headed Spy (1958)
Fantastic Exploits of the Master Spy of WWII
Wartime thriller with film noir elements based on a true story as written in A.P. Scotland's autobiography "The London Cage". The plot has greatly exaggerated the actual events of A.P. Scotland's experiences, including the addition of a fictional love interest.
Top Cast
Jack Hawkins
Gen. Alex Schottland
Gia Scala
Lili Geyr
Erik Schumann
Lt. Reinisch
Alexander Knox
Gestapo Leader Müller
Felix Aylmer
Cornaz
Walter Hudd
Adm. Canaris
Edward Underdown
Kaltenbrunner
Laurence Naismith
Gen. Hauser
Geoffrey Bayldon
Dietz
Kenneth Griffith
Adolf Hitler
Robert Crewdson
1st Gestapo Agent
Michael Caine
Gestapo Agent
Harriette Johns
Karen Corscher
Martin Benson
Gen. Wagner
Victor Woolf
Pawnbroker
Richard Grey
Field Marshal Keitel
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FAQ about The Two-Headed Spy
What is The Two-Headed Spy about?
Wartime thriller with film noir elements based on a true story as written in A.P. Scotland's autobiography "The London Cage". The plot has greatly exaggerated the actual events of A.P. Scotland's experiences, including the addition of a fictional love interest.
When was The Two-Headed Spy released?
The Two-Headed Spy was released in 1958.
What genres does The Two-Headed Spy belong to?
The Two-Headed Spy is categorised as War, Thriller.
Who stars in The Two-Headed Spy?
The cast of The Two-Headed Spy includes Jack Hawkins, Gia Scala, Erik Schumann, Alexander Knox, Felix Aylmer.