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Secret Service

Secret Service

January 12, 1977
1h 57m
Drama
TV Movie
Critics
85/100
Story
82/100
Acting
88/100
Cinematography
90/100
Soundtrack
80/100
Audience
0/100
Story
78/100
Acting
83/100
Cinematography
85/100
Soundtrack
75/100

Set in Richmond, Virginia in October 1864, tells the story of a Union spy working to seize control of the telegraph office.

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Details

Director
Peter Levin
Cast
Meryl Streep, John Lithgow, Mary Beth Hurt, Lenny Baker, Alice Drummond, Charles Kimbrough, Frederick Coffin, Joe Grifasi, Jeffrey Jones
Release Date
January 12, 1977
Production
Broadway Theatre Archive

Rating Distribution

User Ratings

5 Stars65%
1235
4 Stars25%
475
3 Stars8%
152
2 Stars2%
38
1 Stars0%
0
Total: 1,900 ratings

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Mo
MovieCritic
Critic
December 15, 2023🇺🇸 US
90/100

An outstanding film that delivers on all fronts. The performances are stellar, and the direction is impeccable. Highly recommended for fans of the genre.

Story: 92Acting: 95Cinematography: 88Soundtrack: 85
Fi
FilmFan123
User
December 10, 2023🇬🇧 GB
98/100

Absolutely loved it! The story kept me engaged from start to finish, and the visuals were breathtaking. One of the best I've seen this year.

Story: 97Acting: 99Cinematography: 99Soundtrack: 96
Ci
CinemaExpert
Critic
December 5, 2023🇫🇷 FR
70/100

While the film has its moments, it falls short in some areas. The pacing is uneven, but the strong performances make up for it somewhat.

Story: 65Acting: 80Cinematography: 75Soundtrack: 60

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