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Diplomatic Courier

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During the Cold War, diplomatic courier Mike Kells (Tyrone Power) must retrieve a dispatch containing top-secret intelligence. But when he arrives at the meeting point, a train station in Salzburg, his contact turns up dead, and the message is nowhere to be found. With no clear suspect in sight, Kells must sort through his uncertain relationships with two women (Patricia Neal, Hildegarde Neff), while sidestepping the pitfalls of subterfuge, sabotage and spies in his search for the documents.

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Bob Thomas Associated Press 07/24/2019
The film moves along at a breakneck pace, which is to its advantage. Sometimes the intrigue is laid on too thick, but things usually straighten out. Go to Full Review André Bazin L'Obs (France) 12/08/2021
Diplomatic Courier is skillfully made, rich in twists and turns, but totally lacking in significance. This little cinematic escapade never goes beyond what it literally portrays. Go to Full Review Michael E. Grost Classic Film and Television 09/30/2014
Odd mixture of semi-documentary and spy film, with good cast. Go to Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 08/14/2014
B
An exciting Cold War espionage thriller that's well-acted and tautly directly by Henry Hathaway. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Russ G Feb 3 I'd call this a really well-done noir / spy thriller with good performances from all the principles. Patricia Neil is good as the femme fatale. A younger Karl Malden plays the sergeant, and look for a young Lee Marvin in a bit part. It's an engrossing 93 minutes without any filler. See more j F 08/15/2024 Has suspense, exciting considering it's cold war spy theme. See more 10/09/2018 Personally I think that it's strange that not very many people liked it. I do think that it needs more action, but all older movies are like that. Still good and if you aren't paying attention a little confusing/misleading. This is surely one i'd watch again. See more 01/11/2016 Film Noir Fan? => Must See! Convoluted Taught Plot, Great Cast, Brilliant Locations, Wonderful Composition, Lotsa Shadows! WOOHOO!!! 4.5 Stars See more 08/10/2015 Brisk Cold War thriller with Power strong in the lead. A weird bit of billing, Patricia Neal-who looks like a million-has costar billing but her role is small and she's actually support whereas Hildegarde Neff who is listed as a supporting player has the female lead. A decent view. See more 12/11/2013 I caught this on late-night tv about 35 years ago and it is really good. One of my favorite films, in fact. If you can find it, see it. See more Read all reviews
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Henry Hathaway

Director

Tyrone Power

Mike Kells

Patricia Neal

Joan Ross

Stephen McNally

Col. Mark Cagle

Hildegard Knef

Janine Betki

Stefan Schnabel

Rasumny Platov
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Synopsis During the Cold War, diplomatic courier Mike Kells (Tyrone Power) must retrieve a dispatch containing top-secret intelligence. But when he arrives at the meeting point, a train station in Salzburg, his contact turns up dead, and the message is nowhere to be found. With no clear suspect in sight, Kells must sort through his uncertain relationships with two women (Patricia Neal, Hildegarde Neff), while sidestepping the pitfalls of subterfuge, sabotage and spies in his search for the documents.
Director
Henry Hathaway
Producer
Casey Robinson
Screenwriter
Liam O'Brien, Casey Robinsons
Production Co
Twentieth Century Fox
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Jun 20, 2012
Runtime
1h 37m