The Spook Who Sat by the Door (1973)

Their first mistake was letting him in. Their biggest mistake was letting him out!

The Spook Who Sat by the Door (1973) poster

A black man plays Uncle Tom in order to gain access to CIA training, then uses that knowledge to plot a new American Revolution.

Director: Ivan Dixon
Genre: Action, Drama, Crime, War
Runtime: 102 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Herbie Hancock
Cinematography: Michel Hugo
Editing: Michael Kahn, Thomas Penick
Production: Bokari
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Social Commentary and Reflection

Keywords

central intelligence agency (cia), blaxploitation cinema, racism

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Spook Who Sat by the Door about?
A black man plays Uncle Tom in order to gain access to CIA training, then uses that knowledge to plot a new American Revolution.
Who directed The Spook Who Sat by the Door?
The Spook Who Sat by the Door was directed by Ivan Dixon.
Who stars in The Spook Who Sat by the Door?
The Spook Who Sat by the Door stars Lawrence Cook, Janet League, Paula Kelly, J.A. Preston, Paul Butler, Don Blakely.
How long is The Spook Who Sat by the Door?
The Spook Who Sat by the Door has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
What genre is The Spook Who Sat by the Door?
The Spook Who Sat by the Door is a Action, Drama, Crime, War film.
Where was The Spook Who Sat by the Door produced?
The Spook Who Sat by the Door was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Spook Who Sat by the Door?
The themes of The Spook Who Sat by the Door include: Social Commentary and Reflection.