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Conspirator

  • 19491949
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 27m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
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Conspirator (1949)
In Cold War London, young American Melinda Greyton marries British Army Major Michael Curragh, who is a Communist spy working for the Soviets.
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In Cold War London, young American Melinda Greyton marries British Army Major Michael Curragh, who is a Communist spy working for the Soviets.In Cold War London, young American Melinda Greyton marries British Army Major Michael Curragh, who is a Communist spy working for the Soviets.In Cold War London, young American Melinda Greyton marries British Army Major Michael Curragh, who is a Communist spy working for the Soviets.

IMDb RATING
6.1/10
979
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  • Director
    • Victor Saville
  • Writers
    • Sally Benson(screenplay)
    • Gerard Fairlie(adaptation)
    • Humphrey Slater(novel)
  • Stars
    • Robert Taylor
    • Elizabeth Taylor
    • Robert Flemyng
Top credits
  • Director
    • Victor Saville
  • Writers
    • Sally Benson(screenplay)
    • Gerard Fairlie(adaptation)
    • Humphrey Slater(novel)
  • Stars
    • Robert Taylor
    • Elizabeth Taylor
    • Robert Flemyng
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    • 28User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    Robert Taylor in Conspirator (1949)
    Elizabeth Taylor on a grand tour of London during the filming of "Conspirator"
    Elizabeth Taylor, director Victor Saville and Robert Taylor going over the script of "Conspirator"
    Elizabeth Taylor, on a day off from "Conspirator," visits a London gift shop
    Conspirator (1949)
    Conspirator (1949)
    Elizabeth Taylor, Honor Blackman, and Robert Flemyng in Conspirator (1949)
    Elizabeth Taylor, Honor Blackman, and Robert Flemyng in Conspirator (1949)
    Elizabeth Taylor and Honor Blackman in Conspirator (1949)
    Robert Taylor in Conspirator (1949)
    Robert Taylor and Karel Stepanek in Conspirator (1949)
    Elizabeth Taylor and Robert Taylor in Conspirator (1949)

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    Robert Taylor
    Robert Taylor
    • Maj. Michael Curraghas Maj. Michael Curragh
    Elizabeth Taylor
    Elizabeth Taylor
    • Melinda Greytonas Melinda Greyton
    Robert Flemyng
    Robert Flemyng
    • Capt. Hugh Ladholmeas Capt. Hugh Ladholme
    Harold Warrender
    Harold Warrender
    • Col. Hammerbrookas Col. Hammerbrook
    Honor Blackman
    Honor Blackman
    • Joyceas Joyce
    Marjorie Fielding
    Marjorie Fielding
    • Aunt Jessicaas Aunt Jessica
    Thora Hird
    Thora Hird
    • Broadersas Broaders
    Wilfrid Hyde-White
    Wilfrid Hyde-White
    • Lord Pennistoneas Lord Pennistone
    • (as Wilfred Hyde-White)
    Marie Ney
    • Lady Pennistoneas Lady Pennistone
    Jack Allen
    Jack Allen
    • Raglanas Raglan
    Helen Haye
    Helen Haye
    • Lady Witheringhamas Lady Witheringham
    Cicely Paget-Bowman
    • Mrs. Hammerbrookas Mrs. Hammerbrook
    Karel Stepanek
    Karel Stepanek
    • Radekas Radek
    Nicholas Bruce
    • Alekas Alek
    Cyril Smith
    • Detective Inspectoras Detective Inspector
    Michael Dear
    • Alredas Alred
    • (uncredited)
    Richard Duke
    • Tube Train Passengeras Tube Train Passenger
    • (uncredited)
    Edna Morris
    • Mrs. Parrishas Mrs. Parrish
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Victor Saville
    • Writers
      • Sally Benson(screenplay) (adaptation)
      • Gerard Fairlie(adaptation)
      • Humphrey Slater(novel)
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    Storyline

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    On a visit to London, eighteen-year-old American Melinda Greyton (played by seventeen-year-old Brit Dame Elizabeth Taylor) goes to her first party, a Regimental ball. There she meets and falls madly in love with Major Michael Curragh (Robert Taylor), a handsome bachelor who returns her affections. After a relatively short period of time, they marry and all is bliss. Michael has some peculiar habits such as when he gets upset when Melinda sends an old overcoat out for cleaning, or when she takes a few one pound notes from his wallet. In fact, Michael is a Communist spy and has been a member of the Party since he was in school. When Melinda finally realizes just what and who he is, she tells him to choose between her or his beliefs. He tells her he'll leave the Party, but it's all a ruse. He does love his wife, however, and when his spy masters tell him Melinda must be done away with, he faces the ultimate choice. —garykmcd
    • post world war two
    • cold war
    • london england
    • soviet spy
    • safe house
    • 22 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • The Man She Loved Was A Traitor, Sworn To Kill Her!
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • Approved
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Robert Taylor, though American, played an Englishman, while Dame Elizabeth Taylor, English, played an American. She had unhappy memories of making this movie, later claiming that Taylor had made clumsy efforts to seduce her, despite the fact that she was a minor.
    • Goofs
      Both times Melinda Greyton is asked her age, her mouth says "seventeen", but her voice says "eighteen". The script must have been changed in post-production because of the controversy over difference between Dame Elizabeth Taylor and Robert Taylor's ages.
    • Quotes

      Melinda Greyton: Joyce, look. I've never seen anyone like him. Never.

      Joyce: Do you think he's attractive?

      Melinda Greyton: Ferociously!

    • Connections
      Featured in Some of the Best: Twenty-Five Years of Motion Picture Leadership (1949)
    • Soundtracks
      The Blue Danube
      (uncredited)

      Music by Johann Strauss

      Arranged by Eddie Griffiths

      Boosey & Hawkes Ltd

    User reviews28

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    6/10
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    I hate the word "dated", because it can only sensibly apply to a work in which the characters or plot don't reflect the era.

    So, actually, what most of the internet educated IMDb users claim to be "dated" are often the only films not "dated". "Dated" means watching a movie about Wyatt Earp, and getting the feeling he has played video games instead of thinking about local events.

    Here, we have a film that is definitely not dated. It deals with a handsome Communist spy who has to work his dealings around his personal life.

    Robert Taylor's character is very credible, and multi dimensional. If this movie was made by one of the beavis and buttheads of today, he'd simply kill everyone who coughed when he told a lie. Yes, you're right. This would mean the world population would be zero humans within a month, and it makes no sense.

    Here, in "Conspirator", he is a real person, and so is his wife, who is onto him. In dramatic style, they still want to work their relationship, and honestly, this is what people do, when they find something out about each other. Real people don't murder each other each time they find out a secret about each other.

    We're shown early that the pace of the film skips over minor details, which modern writers deem so important. In one sense, some would say that "dates" this film, since it is more plot oriented, more Shakespeare than Tennessee Williams. Intricacies aren't explored as much. We're given the story line and the story, and the length of the movie allows for that.

    Is it completely perfect? I don't think so. However, the characters are more credible for the time than people today can handle, so it probably isn't safe to show friends. People will have a problem with the iconoclastic attitude towards today's "everyone is a psychotic killer" philosophy.
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    • drystyx
    • Nov 10, 2011

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    • Release date
      • March 24, 1950 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Verschwörer
    • Filming locations
      • Cley Windmill, North Norfolk, Norfolk, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    • Budget
      • $1,832,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 27 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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