Foreign Correspondent 1940
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SplatAmerican crime reporter John Jones is reassigned to Europe as a foreign correspondent to cover the imminent war. When he walks into the middle of an assassination and stumbles on a spy ring, he seeks help from a beautiful politician’s daughter and an urbane English journalist to uncover the truth.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as John Jones
as Carol Fisher
as Stephen Fisher
as Scott ffolliott
as Van Meer
as Stebbins
as Rowley
as Mr. Krug
as Mr. Powers
as Tramp
Director:
Writer:
Charles Bennett, Joan Harrison, Richard Maibaum, James Hilton, Robert Benchley
Stars:
Joel McCrea, Laraine Day, Herbert Marshall, George Sanders, Albert Bassermann, Robert Benchley, Edmund Gwenn, Eduardo Ciannelli, Harry Davenport, Martin Kosleck,
Genres:
Thriller,Mystery,Action
Release Date:
1940 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
120 min
MMPA Rating:
None
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Foreign Correspondent
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as John Jones
as Carol Fisher
as Stephen Fisher
as Scott ffolliott
as Van Meer
as Stebbins
as Rowley
as Mr. Krug
as Mr. Powers
as Tramp
as Mrs. Sprague
as Stiles
as Assassin
as Latvian
as Bradley
as Dorine
as 'Mohican' Captain
as Mr. Brood
as Mrs. Benson
as Captain
as Steward
as Asst. Commissioner
as McKenna
as English Announcer
as Van Meer's Impersonator (uncredited)
as Donald's Wife (uncredited)
as Man (uncredited)
as Man (uncredited)
as Man (uncredited)
as Man (uncredited)
as Man (uncredited)
as Sophie (uncredited)
as Capt. Lawson (uncredited)
as Woman (uncredited)
as Cousin Mary (uncredited)
as Woman (uncredited)
as Man (uncredited)
as Man (uncredited)
as Krug's Henchman at Windmill (uncredited)
as Man (uncredited)
as Committeeman (uncredited)
as Fake Dutch Detective (uncredited)
as Mr. Naismith (uncredited)
as Luncheon Waiter (uncredited)
as Man (uncredited)
as Minor Role (uncredited)
as Uncle Buren (uncredited)
as Woman (uncredited)
as Man (uncredited)
as Mrs. Stiles (uncredited)
as Parking Valet (uncredited)
as Dutch Peasant (uncredited)
as Man (uncredited)
as Man (uncredited)
as Man (uncredited)
as Hotel Waiter (uncredited)
as Man (uncredited)
as Hotel Valet (uncredited)
as Man (uncredited)
as Luncheon Guest (uncredited)
as Man with Newspaper on Street (uncredited)
as New York Globe Teletype Operator (uncredited)
as Man (uncredited)
as Dr. Williamson (uncredited)
as Doctor (uncredited)
as Toastmaster (uncredited)
as Jones' Sister (uncredited)
as Woman (uncredited)
as College Arms Hotel Cashier (uncredited)
as Luncheon Guest (uncredited)
as Man (uncredited)
as Man (uncredited)
as Man (uncredited)
as Luncheon Guest (uncredited)
as Clark (Jones Family Member) (uncredited)
as Luncheon Guest (uncredited)
as Miss Benson (uncredited)
as New York Globe Copy Boy (uncredited)
as Boy (uncredited)
as Miss Pimm (uncredited)
as Airplane Passenger (uncredited)
as Donald (uncredited)
as Waiter (uncredited)
as Woman (uncredited)
as Sidewalk Crowd Extra (uncredited)
as Boy (uncredited)
as Man (uncredited)
as Man (uncredited)
as Man (uncredited)
as Eric (uncredited)
as Man (uncredited)
as Jones' Father (uncredited)
as Jones' Mother (uncredited)
as Man (uncredited)
as Dutch Policeman (uncredited)
as Luncheon Guest (uncredited)
as Man (uncredited)
as Dutch Motor Policeman (uncredited)
as Auntie Maude (uncredited)
as Luncheon Guest (uncredited)
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