Dishonored
Seen it?1931 | 91 min | Drama, War, Romance
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (90% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite little lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and history buffs.
- The mood
- Intense, warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1931: an older pace and style.
The Austrian Secret Service sends its most seductive agent to spy on the Russians.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
90% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 13K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Josef von Sternberg
- Marlene DietrichMagda / X27
- Victor McLaglenColonel Kranau
- Gustav von SeyffertitzAustrian Secret Service Chief
- Warner OlandColonel von Hindau
- Lew CodyColonel Kovrin
- Barry NortonYoung Lieutenant - Firing Squad
- Max BarwynColonel Kranau's Aide
- B.F. BlinnGambler with Glasses
- Allan Cavan
- Davison Clark