Invisible Agent

Released Aug 7, 1942

1h 21m

Sci-Fi

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34%

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An Allied spy (Jon Hall) made invisible by chemistry outwits Axis agents with his blond-braided lover (Ilona Massey).

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Steve Simels

Entertainment Weekly

... a lively sequel

Rated: A

Feb 26, 2020

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Theodore Strauss

New York Times

The whole film is inappropriate.

Feb 25, 2020

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Stephanie Crawford

Daily Grindhouse

Invisible Agent Dissolves in the Air but Not in Our Hearts

Jul 15, 2020

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Tim Brayton

Antagony & Ecstasy

The scenes of Nazi politics, exactly the material that ruins the pacing all, are also the only place where the film comes to life.

Rated: 6/10

Jun 5, 2016

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

If viewed as a feel-good wartime propaganda film, the film is most effective.

Rated: B

Aug 18, 2015

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Paul Chambers

Movie Chambers

True greatness. The invisible man was perfect as a behind-the-enemy-lines spy during World War II. Plenty of humor and thrills in this action film, featuring a very recognizable supporting cast, including Keye Luke and Peter Lorre.

Rated: A-

Oct 26, 2014

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Steve D

More of a spy movie than a horror one but it surprisingly works.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/07/23

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Audience Member

The Invisible Man becomes a master spy in "The Invisible Agent". I was a bit skeptical about this movie going in, but I must admit it was much better than I expected. Yes, it is not perfect, but it is a very good movie. The cast is actually quite good. The late Jon Hall is very good as the hero of this movie as Frank Griffin, Jr. the grandson of the original invisible man who is asked by the United States Government to help in the fight against the Axis Powers during World War 2. Griffin is asked to use his grandfather's formula in order to infiltrate Nazi strongholds to obtain vital information regarding a planned attack on the United States by the Nazis and obtain a list of Nazi and Japanese spies currently working in the United States. Hall is helped by a very good supporting cast. The late Ilona Massey is actually very good as Maria Sorenson. Hall's contact in Nazi territory and eventual love interest (Who saw that coming.). Much to my surprise the movie held my interest from start to finish. The climax is actually very well done and the invisible man effects are quite impressive. Overall, "The Invisible Agent" is actually a very good and entertaining movie that is worth seeing. Give it a look when you can!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/22/23

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Liam D

Despite an questionable casting choice the invisible side of the universal monsters series goes further away from the horror but it's still a very entertaining espionage thriller

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/14/22

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Audience Member

Now this is how you do it if you want to turn Invisible Man into a screwball comedy. It's a fun adventure film, that feels like the natural progression for a character like this.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/06/20

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andrew k

The Invisible Man joins the war effort for the allies during WWII. A fairly entertaining for a war-era propaganda film. Racially problematic in spots though, as so many films of this time period were.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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anthony w

Though another odd turn for the story of the invisible man, it's still unique and serves as a product of its time but in a good way.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Edwin L. Marin

Director

Ilona Massey

Maria Sorenson

Jon Hall

Frank Raymond

Peter Lorre

Baron Ikito

Cedric Hardwicke

Conrad Stauffer

J. Edward Bromberg

Karl Heiser

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Synopsis

An Allied spy (Jon Hall) made invisible by chemistry outwits Axis agents with his blond-braided lover (Ilona Massey).

Director: Edwin L. Marin
Screenwriter: Curt Siodmak
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Genre: Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 7, 1942, Original
Release Date (DVD): Oct 19, 2004
Runtime: 1h 21m