Ring of Spies (1964)

7.0/10 • 90 min • Drama Crime Thriller

Overview

The film is based on the actual events of the Portland Spy Ring trial in the U.K. A disgruntled Navy Clerk is transferred to a secret research establishment and is subsequently black-mailed/paid by Czech intelligence to procure secrets for them. He seduces the secretary who controls the most secret documents, and they enjoy the fruits of their treachery until the British authorities begin to close in on them.

Cast

Bernard Lee

William Sylvester

Gordon Lonsdale

Margaret Tyzack

David Kossoff

Nancy Nevinson

Thorley Walters

Philip Latham

Cyril Chamberlain

Patrick Barr

Derek Francis

Chief Supt. Croft

Hector Ross

Paul Eddington

Johnnie (uncredited)

Richard Marner

Colonel Monat (uncredited)

Geoffrey Palmer

Police Officer (uncredited)

Bryan Pringle

Surveillance Man (uncredited)

Garry Marsh

First Member at Lords (uncredited)

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