State Secret_
"ADVENTURE SWEEPING ACROSS A CONTINENT!"
While working in England, an American surgeon Dr. John Marlowe is invited to Vosnia (a fictitious East-European country) to receive an award and demonstrate his life-saving surgery. Unwittingly caught in the middle of a dangerous and corrupt series of political events, Marlowe then becomes the object of a shoot-to-kill, vicious pursuit. Fleeing, he seeks help from an English-speaking actress, Lisa Robinson, and the two attempt to escape across the treacherous mountains of Vosnia.
Starring
Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Glynis Johns, Jack Hawkins
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Netflix
4 countries
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
State Secret was released 76 years ago in 1950.
Overview
While working in England, an American surgeon Dr. John Marlowe is invited to Vosnia (a fictitious East-European country) to receive an award and demonstrate ...
State Secret is a Thriller, Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 44m.
CAST (20)
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Dr. John Marlowe
Glynis Johns
Lisa Robinson
Jack Hawkins
Colonel Galcon
Herbert Lom
Karl Theodor
Walter Rilla
General Niva
Karl Stepanek
Dr. Revo
HO
Hans Olaf Moser
Sigrist
Guido Lorraine
Lieutenant Prachi
Robert Ayres
Arthur J. Buckman
Howard Douglas
Clubman
Martin Boddey
Clubman
Russell Waters
Clubman
Arthur Howard
Clubman
Carl Jaffe
Janovic Prada / Tugboat Captain
Gerard Heinz
Tomasi Bendel
Leonard Sachs
Dr. Poldoi
Leslie Linder
Andre
LB
Leo Bieber
Man at Telephone Box
NA
Nelly Arno
Barber Shop Manager
PD
Paul Demel
Barber
STUDIOS (2)
London Films Productions
British Lion Films
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
104 min (1h 44m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.7/10 (17 votes)
Popularity
2
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is State Secret about?
While working in England, an American surgeon Dr. John Marlowe is invited to Vosnia (a fictitious East-European country) to receive an award and demonstrate his life-saving surgery. Unwittingly caught in the middle of a dangerous and corrupt series of political events, Marlowe then becomes the object of a shoot-to-kill, vicious pursuit. Fleeing, he seeks help from an English-speaking actress, Lisa Robinson, and the two attempt to escape across the treacherous mountains of Vosnia.
How long is State Secret?
State Secret has a runtime of 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Who stars in State Secret?
The cast of State Secret includes Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Glynis Johns, Jack Hawkins, Herbert Lom, Walter Rilla.
What is the rating of State Secret?
State Secret has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 based on 17 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (4)
Thriller
Drama
Romance
Mystery