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A suave agent and his sharp partner chase stolen plutonium through Italy’s underworld.

TOP SECRET

1978 · 1h 40m · NR · Adventure / Comedy / Drama · IMDB TMDB

A veteran American espionage agent is sent with a new partner to Italy, in order to track down 100 pounds of missing plutonium before it can be obtained by terrorists.

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Only in the seventies could chasing plutonium be this sly and stylish.

Programmer's Pick

Bill Cosby steps into the espionage game as Aaron Strickland, bringing a dose of wry comedy to international plutonium panic. With Tracy Reed matching his moves and Italian locations adding extra spice, this undercover caper mixes Cold War stakes with snappy banter and a dash of seventies style.

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Quick Answer
What is Top Secret about?

Top Secret is a 1978 American adventure, comedy, and drama film directed by Paul Leaf about a veteran agent and his partner trying to recover a hundred pounds of stolen plutonium in Italy before terrorists can get their hands on it.

Details & Specs
Director
Paul Leaf
Writer
David Levinson
Release
1978
Runtime
1h 40m
Language
English

Synopsis

A hip American agent and his foxy associate try to recover a hundred pounds of stolen plutonium in Italy before it can be used by terrorists.

Why Cult

Cosby Goes Spy

Bill Cosby trades in his usual comedic chops to play an American agent tangling with terrorists over missing plutonium.

Italian Espionage Adventure

Set against the backdrop of Italy, the film delivers international intrigue with a Mediterranean twist.

Unlikely Partner Dynamic

A veteran agent teams up with a new associate, turning the classic buddy formula into a quirky, genre-blending romp.

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Questions from the Vault

What is Top Secret about? +

Top Secret follows a veteran American espionage agent and his new partner as they attempt to recover 100 pounds of stolen plutonium in Italy before terrorists can use it.

When was Top Secret released? +

Top Secret was released in 1978.

Who directed Top Secret? +

Top Secret was directed by Paul Leaf.

How long is Top Secret? +

Top Secret has a runtime of 100 minutes.

What genre is Top Secret? +

Top Secret is an adventure, comedy, and drama film.

Where can I watch Top Secret? +

Top Secret is available to stream on SassyFlix.