The mastermind behind a ubiquitous spy operation learns of a dangerous romance between a Russian lady in his employ and a dashing agent from the government's secret service..


The Verdict: Is Spies Worth Your Time?If you think the spy genre began with James Bond or reached its peak with Jason Bourne, Spies (1928) is an essential reality check. Fritz Lang’s follow-up to the gargantuan Metropolis is a leaner, meaner, and arguably more influential piece of cinema. It is absolutely worth watchin...


Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Fritz Lang

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"The Verdict: Is Spies Worth Your Time?If you think the spy genre began with James Bond or reached its peak with Jason Bourne, Spies (1928) is an essential reality check. Fritz Lang’s follow-up to the gargantuan Metropolis is a leaner, meaner, and arguably more influential piece of cinema. It is absolutely worth watching today, not as a homework assignment for film students, but as a genuinely gripping thriller. It’s for anyone who enjoys high-stakes heists, cold-blooded villains, and the kind of..."
Fritz Lang, Thea von Harbou
Germany
Romance, Thriller

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