The Defector
Trailer
An American scientist is sent by the CIA to East Germany to retrieve a secret microfilm from a Soviet scientist interested in defecting to the West but the Stasi secret police's surveillance complicates matters.
Where to Watch
United States
It is possible to buy The Defector on VUDU or rent it on VUDU.
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| United States | Not Available | ❌ |
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| New Zealand | Not Available | ❌ |
Streaming availability last updated: 03:00:49 AM, 06/22/2025 PST
More Information on The Defector
An American scientist is sent by the CIA to East Germany to retrieve a secret microfilm from a Soviet scientist interested in defecting to the West but the Stasi secret police's surveillance complicates matters. The Defector featuring Montgomery Clift and Hardy Krüger is available for rent or purchase on VUDU. It's an action & adventure and drama movie.
Director
Raoul Lévy
Professor James Bower
Montgomery Clift
Counselor Peter Heinzmann
Hardy Krüger
Frieda Hoffmann
Macha Méril
Orlovsky
David Opatoshu
Ingrid Weiß
Christine Delaroche
Dr. Saltzer
Hannes Messemer
Major Windisch
Karl Lieffen
Mädchen unter der Dusche
Uta Levka
Agent Adams
Roddy McDowall
Agent (uncredited)
Johannes Buzalski
Professor James Bower (voice) (uncredited)
Eckart Dux
Orlovsky's Friend (uncredited)
Jean-Luc Godard
Fluchthelfer Franz Ritter (uncredited)
Eduard Linkers
Dr. Saltzer (voice) (uncredited)
Franz Rudnick
Tommy (uncredited)
Rolf Zacher
Writer
Paul Thomas
Writer
Robert Guenette
Composer
Serge Gainsbourg
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