Covert Action (1978)

Covert Action (1978) poster

Janssen plays an ex-CIA agent who has become an author, writing both non-fiction exposes (Phillip Agee was in the news at this time) and fiction spy novels. The CIA is on his case, in the person of Arthur Kennedy, CIA chief in Athens, where Janssen is staying. Janssen is pursuing a case that interests him, while dodging the traps set for him by Kennedy and trying to help Maurizio Merli, a former colleague with personal problems.

Director: Romolo Guerrieri
Genre: Crime, Action
Runtime: 100 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Stelvio Cipriani
Cinematography: Erico Menczer
Editing: Antonio Siciliano
Production: Mires Cinematografica
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano, English
Original Language: it

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Romolo Guerrieri
More Films in Genre: Crime, Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Covert Action about?
Janssen plays an ex-CIA agent who has become an author, writing both non-fiction exposes (Phillip Agee was in the news at this time) and fiction spy novels. The CIA is on his case, in the person of Arthur Kennedy, CIA chief in Athens, where Janssen is staying. Janssen is pursuing a case that interests him, while dodging the traps set for him by Kennedy and trying to help Maurizio Merli, a former colleague with personal problems.
Who directed Covert Action?
Covert Action was directed by Romolo Guerrieri.
Who stars in Covert Action?
Covert Action stars David Janssen, Arthur Kennedy, Maurizio Merli, Corinne Cléry, Ivan Rassimov, Giacomo Rossi Stuart.
How long is Covert Action?
Covert Action has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
What genre is Covert Action?
Covert Action is a Crime, Action film.
Where was Covert Action produced?
Covert Action was produced in Italy.