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British Agent

  • 1934
  • Approved
  • 1 Std. 20 Min.
IMDb-BEWERTUNG
6,1/10
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IHRE BEWERTUNG
Leslie Howard and Kay Francis in British Agent (1934)
It's 1917. In Russia, the Communist revolution is in full swing. Stephen 'Steve' Locke is a British agent in Russia. The main task of Steve is to prevent the Bolsheviks, led by Joseph Stalin, to sign in Petrograd a separate treaty with the Germans. Germany had been at war with its neighbors. Steve has to deal with Elena Moura, the attractive secretary of Lenin and spy too. Steve falls in love with Elena.
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Füge eine Handlung in deiner Sprache hinzuIt's 1917. In Russia, the Communist revolution is in full swing. Stephen 'Steve' Locke is a British agent in Russia. The main task of Steve is to prevent the Bolsheviks, led by Joseph Stalin... Alles lesenIt's 1917. In Russia, the Communist revolution is in full swing. Stephen 'Steve' Locke is a British agent in Russia. The main task of Steve is to prevent the Bolsheviks, led by Joseph Stalin, to sign in Petrograd a separate treaty with the Germans. Germany had been at war with it... Alles lesenIt's 1917. In Russia, the Communist revolution is in full swing. Stephen 'Steve' Locke is a British agent in Russia. The main task of Steve is to prevent the Bolsheviks, led by Joseph Stalin, to sign in Petrograd a separate treaty with the Germans. Germany had been at war with its neighbors. Steve has to deal with Elena Moura, the attractive secretary of Lenin and spy... Alles lesen

  • Regie
    • Michael Curtiz
  • Drehbuch
    • R.H. Bruce Lockhart
    • Laird Doyle
    • Pierre Collings
  • Hauptbesetzung
    • Leslie Howard
    • Kay Francis
    • William Gargan
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  • IMDb-BEWERTUNG
    6,1/10
    820
    IHRE BEWERTUNG
    • Regie
      • Michael Curtiz
    • Drehbuch
      • R.H. Bruce Lockhart
      • Laird Doyle
      • Pierre Collings
    • Hauptbesetzung
      • Leslie Howard
      • Kay Francis
      • William Gargan
    • 17Benutzerrezensionen
    • 10Kritische Rezensionen
  • Siehe Produktionsinformationen bei IMDbPro
    • Auszeichnungen
      • 2 wins total

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    Leslie Howard
    Leslie Howard
    • Stephen Locke
    Kay Francis
    Kay Francis
    • Elena Moura
    William Gargan
    William Gargan
    • Bob Medill
    Phillip Reed
    Phillip Reed
    • Gaston LeFarge
    Irving Pichel
    Irving Pichel
    • Sergei Pavlov
    Ivan F. Simpson
    Ivan F. Simpson
    • Poohbah Evans
    • (as Ivan Simpson)
    Halliwell Hobbes
    Halliwell Hobbes
    • Sir Walter Carrister
    J. Carrol Naish
    J. Carrol Naish
    • Commissioner of War Trotsky
    • (as J. Carroll Naish)
    Walter Byron
    Walter Byron
    • Stanley
    Cesar Romero
    Cesar Romero
    • Tito Del Val
    Arthur Aylesworth
    Arthur Aylesworth
    • Henry Farmer
    Alphonse Ethier
    Alphonse Ethier
    • Paul DeVigney
    Frank Reicher
    Frank Reicher
    • Mr. X
    Tenen Holtz
    Tenen Holtz
    • Lenin
    Doris Lloyd
    Doris Lloyd
    • Lady Carrister
    Mary Forbes
    Mary Forbes
    • Lady Catherine Trehearne
    Marina Koshetz
    Marina Koshetz
    • Maria Nikolaievna
    • (as Marina Schubert)
    George C. Pearce
    George C. Pearce
    • Lloyd George
    • (as George Pearce)
    • Regie
      • Michael Curtiz
    • Drehbuch
      • R.H. Bruce Lockhart
      • Laird Doyle
      • Pierre Collings
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    7crispy_comments

    "never mix business with pleasure" - but this film is an exception to the rule

    "British Agent" succeeds in being both thought-provoking, and emotionally engaging. It would've been easy to lose the characters in the history lesson, but, fortunately, even the supporting cast make an impression and make you care about what happens to them. There is genuine tension, and grief at the deaths which occur. I thought there was a good balance between expository dialogue and action scenes, as well.

    True, at 80 minutes the story is rushed - it could've been a bit longer, especially to give more depth to the relationship that develops between Steve (Leslie Howard) and Elena (Kay Francis). They seem to declare love rather quickly. However, thanks to the good actors involved, it's not too implausible. One feels sympathy for all the characters, and understanding of both sides - no small feat, considering the opposing political views.

    This film provides an effective introductory history lesson, a relatively unbiased portrayal of two different countries/ideologies, and a gripping love story. It's not easy to juggle all these elements into a cohesive whole, but I believe "British Agent" does a fine job of educating *and* entertaining. Sometimes you *can* mix business with pleasure.
    6boblipton

    A Separate Peace

    Leslie Howard's first diplomatic posting is to St. Petersburg, where it is feared the Kerensky government will make a separate peace with Germany, freeing thousands of German troops for the Western Front. No sooner does he arrive than he meets and falls in love with Bolshevik agent Kay Francis and witnesses the October Revolution. With no official position, he tries to convince the new government to not make peace, but Miss Francis, who loves him, keeps betraying him because of her loyalty to the State, as he clubs with other foreign diplomats to destroy the Soviet Union. Can their love survive?

    Howard seems to be a futile sort of individual, the headliner who gets to witness others trying to do great things while he makes impassioned speeches to Miss Francis. It's those other actors who keep the futile plot alive and offer interesting performances, like Cesar Romero, William Gargan, and Ivan F. Simpson. It's constantly interesting, but there's far too much talk. In its efforts to make no one a villain, it makes no one particularly heroic, which is probably why it has vanished from consciousness: just another competently rendered potboiler that kept everyone working.
    6touser2004

    Curiosity value only

    With Michael Curtiz as the director I was expecting better .Howard had very little to work with and though Kay Francis was beautiful and acted well enough but the relationship fails to convince .Not enough time is taken to make the relationship believable and the writing is really poor; it's a pity because it could have worked.
    7David Spalding

    Lost gem based on real events, on real intrigues

    Apparently based on the memoirs of Sir Robert Hamilton Bruce Lockhart, this film pits Leslie Howard versus the tumultuous events in Russia during 1917, and 1918. Though this film leaves out any mention of someone named Sidney Reilly (the infamous "Ace of Spies", whose exploits were also recounted by Lockhart), and Kay Francis steps in as a Russian firebrand. Meeting by accident the night of the first revolution, "Locke" and Elena are instantly smitten.

    When Locke is sent back to Petrograd to stall the Soviet's armistice with Germany (which would endanger the Allies on the western front), Elena is now secretary to a certain V. Lenin, and from there the melodrama ignites. Short on romance, but long on suspenseful political drama and schemes. Leslie Howard is terrific as usual, and Michael Curtiz' direction is crackling. You have to hand it to a top-drawer director for illustrating political upheaval with such entertaining panache. Also hard to overlook is a young actor named Cesar Romero, displaying a light comedic touch.
    6TheLittleSongbird

    Russian espionage

    'British Agent' did have a good deal of potential. Have always found both Leslie Howard and Kay Francis very watchable, the source material is a thoroughly gripping and well crafted piece of literature and the subject matter is so intriguing. Films like this can risk being convoluted, but many films and television series in this genre have not fallen into this trap. Michael Curtiz also directed two of my favourites 'Casablanca' and 'The Adventures of Robin Hood'. 'Mildred Pierce' is also a classic.

    Watching 'British Agent' recently, to me the film could have been a good deal better than it turned out. It is definitely worth seeing for the two leads and is always intriguing with a good deal of atmosphere, but the writing and storytelling fall short of living up to full potential. With a longer length and if it took its time more, 'British Agent' would have felt a lot more fleshed out. While Curtiz doesn't fare too badly in his directing, he definitely went on to do better in subjects that were more in his comfort zone.

    Starting with the negatives, 'British Agent' is too short, would have given it about 15-20 minutes longer, and too rushed. The romance especially suffers, far too hastily written and underdeveloped as well as straining in credulity later on. With so much going on in a short length and some of it complicated, it does give a bit convoluted at times.

    The dialogue at times rambles and the film can be a little too talk heavy. While the cast are fine mostly, William Gargon came over as too annoying for my tastes.

    Howard and Francis however are both very strong in their roles, Howard subtly charismatic and steely and Francis glamorous and forceful without being melodramatic. Despite issues with the way the romance is written, their chemistry is smoldering. The supporting cast on the whole do fine, Gargon is the exception. Curtiz's direction is accomplished, despite moments where a still finding his feet feel creeps in, and has great atmospheric style.

    Furthermore, the production values are very stylish and atmospheric. The music is suitably ominous and the dialogue generally is tight and provokes a lot of thought. The story, while flawed in execution, is intriguing and suspenseful at least.

    Concluding, a lot to like but falls short. 6/10.

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      You can't tell, but during shooting Kay Francis had an accident in which she cut an artery in her wrist. Later biographers speculated that it was an actual suicide attempt, but there is no proof of this. Francis claimed that she accidentally locked herself out of her home and broke a window with her hand, cutting herself.
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      When Elena tells Stephen about having gathered evidence against him in pretending to be his agent, they are standing closer together in the close-ups than they are in the subsequent long shot.
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      Bob Medill: [after seeing the gypsy singer throw back a glass of vodka] If her eyes don't water after that, she can't possibly be a good girl.

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    • Erscheinungsdatum
      • 15. September 1934 (Vereinigte Staaten)
    • Herkunftsland
      • Vereinigte Staaten
    • Sprachen
      • Englisch
      • Russisch
      • Französisch
    • Auch bekannt als
      • Britanski agent
    • Drehorte
      • Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, Kalifornien, USA
    • Produktionsfirma
      • First National Pictures
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      • 1 Std. 20 Min.(80 min)
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