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Movie Info

Release Date: August 16, 1940
Runtime: 120 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (6)
Genres:
Action Thriller Mystery
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Critic Scores
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95%
Tomatometer
89
89/100
Metacritic
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7.0/10
TMDB
437 votes
7.4/10
IMDb
25,923 votes
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Foreign Correspondent

1940

"Truth hides in shadows, danger lurks in every story."

Also known as: 🇩🇪 DE: Mord? 🇵🇹 PT: Este Homem é um Espião? 🇮🇹 IT: Corrispondente 17? 🇷🇴 RO: Corespondentul străin 🇬🇷 EL: Ξένος Ανταποκριτής? All international titles (6) →

Awards & Recognition

0 Wins
1 Nominations
1 Total
Oscars
1 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner
1941 Oscars Best Supporting Actor Albert Bassermann

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 3/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 3/5
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Foreign Correspondent is directed by Alfred Hitchcock .

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Trivia & Fun Facts about Foreign Correspondent

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  • Alfred Hitchcock had to deal with various logistical challenges while filming 'Foreign Correspondent' in Europe, which included coordinating shoots in multiple countries as tensions were rising before World War II.

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  • The film features an early example of Hitchcock's use of a 'McGuffin', as the assassination plot serves as the catalyst for the protagonist's journey without being the film's central focus.

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  • Joel McCrea was not the first choice for the lead role; Hitchcock originally considered other actors before settling on McCrea due to his ability to portray the character's earnestness.

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  • During a pivotal outdoor scene, an airplane can be seen in the background, which unintentionally creates a continuity issue, as it contradicts the film's timeline of events.

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  • 'Foreign Correspondent' shares thematic elements with Hitchcock's later works, particularly in its exploration of espionage and the moral complexities faced by its characters in a politically charged environment.

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  • The score for 'Foreign Correspondent' was composed by Frank Waxman, who utilized a blend of orchestral elements to enhance the suspenseful atmosphere characteristic of Hitchcock's films.

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