The Traitors is a 1962 British thriller film directed by Robert Tronson and starring Patrick Allen, Jacqueline Ellis, Zena Walker and James Maxwell.

Premise

A British agent and an American from NATO co-operate in an attempt to smash a communist spy ring. Following the discovery of a top secret microfilm after a plane crash, the two become embroiled in a complex web of treachery and double agents, before finally bringing the enemy spies to justice.

The Traitors (1962 film)

Cast

Patrick Allen – John Lane

Jacqueline Ellis – Mary

James Maxwell – Ray Ellis

Zena Walker – Annette Lane

Ewan Roberts – Colonel Burlinson

Jeffrey Segal – Dr Lindt

Anne Padwick – Mrs Lindt

Harold Goodwin – Edwards

John Bown – Mason

Sean Lynch – Porter

Jack May – Burton

Anton Rodgers - Curtis (agent posing as bookmaker) Mark Singleton – Venner

The Traitors (1962 film)

Recent assessment

Britmovie calls the film a "decent second-feature espionage drama."

The Traitors (1962 film)

References

External links

1962 films

1960s thriller films

British thriller films

Films directed by Robert Tronson

Films shot at Pinewood Studios

1960s English-language films

1960s British films