They Came to Blow Up America (1943)
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33% of users liked it
(45 ratings)
In this provocative WW II drama, an American agent sneaks into a Nazi spy ring to learn the identities of certain double-agents. The hero works for the FBI, but was born in Germany and speaks the language like a native. First he assumes a dead spy's identity and in that guise, contacts the Nazi… More In this provocative WW II drama, an American agent sneaks into a Nazi spy ring to learn the identities of certain double-agents. The hero works for the FBI, but was born in Germany and speaks the language like a native. First he assumes a dead spy's identity and in that guise, contacts the Nazi superiors. He is then placed aboard a U-boat and sent to the US. Things go well until his cover is blown. Fortunately, he manages to escape. He then is forced to appear in a lengthy court case to help convict the treacherous spies. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Directed By
- Edward Ludwig
- Written By
- Michael Jacoby, Aubrey Wisberg
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense
PG,
- In Theaters
- Jan 1, 1943 Wide
- Studio
- 20th Century Fox
Critic Reviews
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John Beifuss, Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN)
Alarming images aside, the movie's actual message is one of reassurance: Like Spike Jones' comedic patriotic wartime hit, it heils right in Der Fuehrer's face.
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Cast
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George Sanders
as Carl Steelman
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Anna Sten
as Frau Reiker
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Ward Bond
as Craig
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Dennis Hoey
as Col. Taeger
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Sig Rumann
as Dr. Herman Baumer
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Ludwig Stossel
as Julius Steelman
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Robert H. Barrat
as Capt. Kranz
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Poldy Dur
as Helga Lorenz
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Ralph Byrd
as Heinrich Burkhardt
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Elsa Janssen
as Mrs. Henrietta Steelman
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Rex Williams
as Eichner
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Charles McGraw
as Zellerbach
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Sven Hugo Borg
as Cmdr. Houser
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Kurt Katch
as Schonzeit
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Otto Reichow
as Fritz
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André Charlot
as Zugholtz
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Arno Frey
as Kranz's Aide
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Sam Wren
as Jones
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Etta McDaniel
as Theresa
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Peter Michael
as Gertzer
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Dick Hogan
as Coast Guardsman
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Lisa Golm
as Saleslady
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Wolfgang Zilzer
as Schlegel
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John Banner
as Gestapo
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Egon Brecher
as Kirschner
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Ruth Brady
as Secretary
- Frederick Brunn
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Lane Chandler
as Reynolds
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John Epper
as Dispatch Rider
- Frederick Giermann
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Eula Guy
as Anne the Nurse
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George Lynn
as Herman
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Torben Meyer
as Gottwald
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Forbes Murray
as Diplomat
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John Mylong
as German Officer
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Fred Nurney
as Ernest Teiker
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Hugh Prosser
as FBI Man
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Walter Sande
as Boatswain's Mate
- Arthur Space
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Walter O. Stahl
as Col. Taeger's Aide
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Bob Stephenson
as Sentry
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Charles Tannen
as Smith
- Bruce Warren
- Pierre Watkin
- William Yetter Jr.
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Albert D'Arno
as German Soldier
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Sigurd Tor
as Holtzfeld
- Sig Ruman
