Foreign Correspondent (1940)
Foreign Correspondent Photos
Movie Info
Watch it now
Cast
as Johnny Jones
as Carol Fisher
as Scott ffolliott
as Stephen Fisher
as Rowley
as Van Meer
as Stebbins
as Powers
as Krug
as Doreen
as Tramp
as Latvian Diplomat
as Assassin
as Toastmaster
as Mrs. Sprague
as Valet
as Impersonator
as Jones' Mother
as Cousin Mary
as Auntie Maude
as Donald
as Child
as Child
as Sophie
as Clipper Captain
as Steward
as Miss Pimm
as Mrs. Benson
as Copy Boy
as Miss Benson
as Mr. Brood
as Passenger
as Passenger
as Passenger
as Flight Officer
as Flight Officer
as Flight Officer
as Inspector McKenna
as Commissioner Ffolliott
as Student
as John Martin, Captain of the Mohican
as Dutch Peasant
as Little Dutch Girl
as Nesta
as Taxi Driver
as Walter/Doctor
as Male Nurse
as Manager
as Schoolmaster
as Plainclothesman
as Bit part
as Plainclothesman
as Two-year-old
as Boy
as Dutch Policemen
as Telegrapher
as Bit part
as Bradley
as Bit part
as Jones' Sister
as Dr. Williamson
as Jones' Father
as Clark
as Bit part
as Uncle Biren
as Double for Joel McCrea
as Donald's Wife
as Dutch Pilot
as Dutch Pilot
as Miss Benson
as Stiles the Butler
as Newsman
as Newsman
as Maid
as English Doorman
as Bit part
as English Porter
as Barmaid
as Capt. Lansom
as Italian Waiter
as Spinster
as Spinster
as English Cashier
as Porter
as English Radio Announcer
as Bit part
as English Boy
as Eton Boy
as Eton Boy
as Eton Boy
as Eton Boy
as Eton Boy
as Eton Boy
as Secretary
as Copy Boy
as Copy Boy
as Mr. Naismith
as Man with Newspaper
as Committeeman
News & Interviews for Foreign Correspondent
Critic Reviews for Foreign Correspondent
All Critics (34) | Top Critics (4) | Fresh (32) | Rotten (2) | DVD (3)
This film contains one of Hitchcock's most famous set pieces -- an assassination in the rain -- but otherwise remains a second-rate effort, as immensely enjoyable as it is.
Story is essentially the old cops-and-robbers. But it has been set in a background of international political intrigue of the largest order.
Into it Director Alfred Hitchcock, whose unmistakable stamp the picture bears, has packed about as much romantic action, melodramatic hullabaloo, comical diversion and illusion of momentous consequence as the liveliest imagination could conceive.
Hitchcock's espionage thriller is a thoroughly enjoyable affair, complete with some of his most memorable set pieces.
Creative Hitchcock thriller mixes fun, spectacular set pieces and political depth.
While Albert Bassermann earned a Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination for a somewhat hammy turn, the best performance comes from George Sanders, atypically cast as a fearless and resourceful hero rather than the cads and scoundrels he generally played.
Audience Reviews for Foreign Correspondent
Amusing enough, with a great cinematography and memorable set pieces, this is a passable film even with those irritating flaws that have become now the worst types of clichés, like a forced romance and how no one believes the main character and thinks he is crazy for no reason.
Super Reviewer
It's fascinating watching war time dramas made during that particular war time, especially when it's from the 40s. Hitchcock once again delivers with this thrilling war story about an American journalist on assignment in Europe who stumbles upon a scoop that could really be THE story that cements his career. That particular scoop happens to be a group of spies humorously fronting as a pacifist organization. I think the structure and pacing could have been reworked, as a pivotal assassination scene happens fairly early, when I felt it should have happened at the midpoint. And, for a two hour film, it does feel a little long and disjointed. However, the film is still engaging enough that this is not a major flaw, and more of a personal nitpick. The two leads aren't the most compelling, for a Hitch film or otherwise, but they could probably be worse, and seem to be at least trying their best. Where the film really shines is in the other stuff, like the typically strong direction, the wonderful cinematography, and some impressive setpieces like the aforementioned assassination scene set amongst a sea of umbrellas, the super taut creeping around the windmill scene, and the awesome plane sequence. It's all some great stuff, you know, typical Hitch, but it's worth seeing. Really solid, pretty fun, and something you should check out, despite the flaws.
Super Reviewer
If it wasn't for the corny propaganda... But anyway a great little thiller with some impressive set pieces. Hitchcock didn't need an overly constructed plot to make it work, injecting his finesse and humour at every step. Current action/adventure filmmakers should take note of this fine example of escapist cinema.
Super Reviewer
Foreign Correspondent Quotes
There are no approved quotes yet for this movie.