Ministry of Fear
Thrilling drama of the Invisible Network of Terror!
PG 1944 · 86 min · ★ 6.9 · Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Stephen Neale is released into WWII England after two years in an asylum, but it doesn't seem so sane outside either. On his way back to London to rejoin civilization, he stumbles across a murderous spy ring and doesn't quite know to whom to turn.
Directed by Fritz Lang · Written by Seton I. Miller
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Ray Milland Stephen Neale -
Marjorie Reynolds Carla Hilfe -
Carl Esmond Willi Hilfe -
Hillary Brooke Mrs. Bellane #2 -
Percy Waram Inspector Prentice -
Dan Duryea Cost/Travers the Tailor -
Alan Napier Dr. JM Forrester -
Erskine Sanford George Rennit -
Harry Allen Tailor's Delivery Man (uncredited) -
Frank Baker Scotland Yard Man (uncredited) - V Vangie Beilby Old Lady at Charity Bazaar (uncredited)
- W Wilson Benge Air Raid Warden (uncredited)
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