Secret Agent of Japan
Seen it?1942 | 72 min | Thriller, Mystery, Romance
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and mixed reviews, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- If you count yourself among anyone who likes to be kept guessing and people who like their stories with a little heart-flutter, this one's for you. Best watched without your phone in hand. Shelve it next to Rebecca or Vertigo.
- The mood
- Tense, warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Lean, with little time wasted, at 1 hr 12 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1942: an older pace and style.
- Not ideal if you just want to unwind.
World War II espionage drama, starring Preston Foster and Lynn Bari.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
Mixed reviews
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Irving Pichel
- Preston FosterRoy Bonnell
- Lynn BariKay Murdock
- Noel MadisonSaito
- Victor Sen YungFu Yen
- Janis CarterDoris Poole
- Steven GerayAlecsandri
- Addison RichardsRemsen
- Ian WolfeCapt. Larsen
- Kurt KatchTraeger
- Selmer JacksonAmerican Navy Captain