Cipher Bureau

Cipher Bureau

Busting an International Spy Ring!

NR 1938 · 64 min · ★ 5.3 · Drama

The younger brother of an officer in a secret government code-breaking unit gets involved with a gang of spies and a beautiful double agent.

Directed by Charles Lamont · Written by Arthur Hoerl

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