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The Spook Who Sat by the Door (1973) · Cineora

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AN IVAN DIXON FILM

The Spook Who Sat by the Door

19731h 42mPGMovie

ActionCrimeDramaWar

IMDb7.2/ 10 · 2K votes

THEIR FIRST MISTAKE WAS LETTING HIM IN. THEIR BIGGEST MISTAKE WAS LETTING HIM OUT!

A black man plays Uncle Tom in order to gain access to CIA training, then uses that knowledge to plot a new American Revolution.

Gritty
Tense
Thought-provoking
The underworld
Power and politics
Corruption

Pace: Brisk
Intensity: Intense
Complexity: Some focus

Good for watching alone and talking about after. Contains graphic violence and strong language.

DirectorIvan Dixon

FormatFeature film

TMDB6.4 / 10

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Lawrence CookDan Freeman

Janet LeagueJoy

Paula KellyDahomey Queen

J.A. PrestonDawson

Paul ButlerDo-Daddy Dean

Don BlakelyStud Davis

David LemieuxPretty Willie

Anthony RayShorty

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