WAR . 1958 . 1h 33m . 6.2/10

The Two-Headed Spy_

"Fantastic Exploits of the Master Spy of WWII"

Wartime thriller with film noir elements based on a true story as written in A.P. Scotland's autobiography "The London Cage". The plot has greatly exaggerated the actual events of A.P. Scotland's experiences, including the addition of a fictional love interest.

Starring Jack Hawkins, Gia Scala, Erik Schumann

6.2/10

Rating

1h 33m

Runtime

1958

Year

Updated Feb 16, 2026

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Fantastic Exploits of the Master Spy of WWII

Wartime thriller with film noir elements based on a true story as written in A.P. Scotland's autobiography "The London Cage". The plot has greatly exaggerated the actual events of A.P. Scotland's experiences, including the addition of a fictional love interest.

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Cast

Jack Hawkins stars as Gen. Alex Schottland in The Two-Headed Spy.

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Year context

The Two-Headed Spy was released 68 years ago in 1958.

Overview

Wartime thriller with film noir elements based on a true story as written in A.P. Scotland's autobiography "The London Cage". The plot has greatly exaggerate...

The Two-Headed Spy is a War, Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 33m.

CAST (20)

Jack Hawkins

Jack Hawkins

Gen. Alex Schottland

Gia Scala

Erik Schumann

Alexander Knox

Gestapo Leader Müller

Felix Aylmer

Walter Hudd

Edward Underdown

Edward Underdown

Laurence Naismith

Laurence Naismith

Geoffrey Bayldon

Geoffrey Bayldon

Dietz

Kenneth Griffith

Kenneth Griffith

Robert Crewdson

Robert Crewdson

1st Gestapo Agent

Michael Caine

Harriette Johns

Harriette Johns

Karen Corscher

Martin Benson

Martin Benson

Gen. Wagner

RG

Richard Grey

Field Marshal Keitel

Ronald Hines

German Corporal

Donald Pleasence

Donald Pleasence

Martin Boddey

Bernard Fox

DETAILS

Release

November 17, 1958

Status

Released

Runtime

93 min (1h 33m)

Country

United Kingdom

Rating

6.2/10 (19 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Two-Headed Spy about?

Wartime thriller with film noir elements based on a true story as written in A.P. Scotland's autobiography "The London Cage". The plot has greatly exaggerated the actual events of A.P. Scotland's experiences, including the addition of a fictional love interest.

How long is The Two-Headed Spy?

The Two-Headed Spy has a runtime of 93 minutes (1h 33m).

Who stars in The Two-Headed Spy?

The cast of The Two-Headed Spy includes Jack Hawkins, Gia Scala, Erik Schumann, Alexander Knox, Felix Aylmer.

What is the rating of The Two-Headed Spy?

The Two-Headed Spy has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 based on 19 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

War Thriller