The Spider and the Fly
“A New British Thriller of Crime, Detection and Suspense!”
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"The Spider and the Fly is set in Paris during the cloud-cuckoo days before WW I. The storyline intertwines the destinies of three people. Guy Rolfe plays Phillipe de Ledocq, a resourceful safecracker who always manages to elude arrest. Eric Portman is cast as police-chief Maubert, who will not rest until Ledocq is behind bars. And Nadia Gray is Madeleine, the woman beloved by both Ledocq and Maubert. Just as Maubert has managed to capture his man, Ledocq is released at the behest of the government, who wants him to steal secrets from the German embassy revealing the whereabouts of the Kaiser's secret agents. And just how does Madeleine figure into all of this? Spider and the Fly is a diverting precursor to the 1960s TV series It Takes a Thief." ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Cast
Eric Portman
as Fernand Maubert
Guy Rolfe
as Philippe Lodocq
Nadia Gray
as Madeleine Saincaize
George Cole
as Marc, detective
Harold Lang
as Belfort, the pickpocket
Edward Chapman
as Minister for War
Maurice Denham
as Colonel de la Roche
John Carol
as Jean Louis / Alfred Louis
May Hallatt
as Monique
Arthur Lowe
as Town Clerk
Sebastian Cabot
as Prefect
Jeremy Spenser
as Jacques
Madge Brindley
as Jacques' Grandmother
Hattie Jacques
as Barmaid (uncredited)
John Salew
as Minister's Secretary
James Hayter
as Mayor
Keith Pyott
as Father Pletsier
Natasha Sokolova
as Nicole Porte
Philip Stainton
as Café Manager
Hal Osmond
as Swiss Taxi Driver
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About The Spider and the Fly
“A New British Thriller of Crime, Detection and Suspense!”
"The Spider and the Fly is set in Paris during the cloud-cuckoo days before WW I. The storyline intertwines the destinies of three people. Guy Rolfe plays Phillipe de Ledocq, a resourceful safecracker who always manages to elude arrest. Eric Portman is cast as police-chief Maubert, who will not rest until Ledocq is behind bars. And Nadia Gray is Madeleine, the woman beloved by both Ledocq and Maubert. Just as Maubert has managed to capture his man, Ledocq is released at the behest of the government, who wants him to steal secrets from the German embassy revealing the whereabouts of the Kaiser's secret agents. And just how does Madeleine figure into all of this? Spider and the Fly is a diverting precursor to the 1960s TV series It Takes a Thief." ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi Running 94 minutes.
The Spider and the Fly Cast and Characters
The cast features Eric Portman (as Fernand Maubert), Guy Rolfe (as Philippe Lodocq), Nadia Gray (as Madeleine Saincaize), George Cole (as Marc, detective), and Harold Lang (as Belfort, the pickpocket). Their performances are a major reason The Spider and the Fly has built such a passionate audience.
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The Spider and the Fly flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is tight pacing that earns its twists. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is The Spider and the Fly?
The Spider and the Fly runs for 94 minutes (about 1.6 hours).
Is The Spider and the Fly good? What's the rating?
The Spider and the Fly holds a 6.9/10 rating based on 8 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.
Who is in the cast of The Spider and the Fly?
The main cast includes Eric Portman, Guy Rolfe, Nadia Gray, and George Cole, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is The Spider and the Fly available in English?
Yes — The Spider and the Fly was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was The Spider and the Fly released?
The Spider and the Fly was released in 1949.
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What is The Spider and the Fly about?
The Spider and the Fly is a Crime/Thriller English-language film. "The Spider and the Fly is set in Paris during the cloud-cuckoo days before WW I. The storyline intertwines the destinies of three people. Guy Rolfe plays Phillipe de Ledocq, a resourceful safecracker who always manages to elude arrest. Eric Portman is cast as police-chief Maubert, who will not rest until Ledocq is behind bars. And Nadia Gray is Madeleine, the woman beloved by both Ledocq and Maubert. Just as Maubert has managed to capture his man, Ledocq is released at the behest of the government, who wants him to steal secrets from the German embassy revealing the whereabouts of the Kaiser's secret agents. And just how does Madeleine figure into all of this? Spider and the Fly is a diverting precursor to the 1960s TV series It Takes a Thief." ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
When was The Spider and the Fly released?
The Spider and the Fly was released on December 1, 1949. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. The film was produced by J. Arthur Rank Organisation.
Who stars in The Spider and the Fly?
The Spider and the Fly stars Eric Portman, Guy Rolfe, Nadia Gray and George Cole. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is The Spider and the Fly available in HD?
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