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A narcotics agent crosses continents to bring down a ruthless drug kingpin—and avenge his sister.

INTERPOL

This Is A Picture About DOPE!

1957 · 1h 32m · NR · Crime / Drama / Action / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

A U.S. narcotics lead by agent Charles Sturgis (Mature) trails an international drug smuggler.

Quick Answer

What is Interpol about?

Interpol is a 1957 United Kingdom crime thriller directed by John Gilling about an FBI agent who pursues an international drug-smuggling ring across Europe to avenge his sister and dismantle the organization.

Programmer's Pick

Interpol’s international scope and hard-boiled vengeance plot give Victor Mature plenty to scowl about as he chases heroin smugglers from Rome’s back alleys to New York’s docks. Anita Ekberg’s turn as the mistress-with-secrets adds a dash of sultry tension to this British noir, while John Gilling orchestrates mayhem with a cosmopolitan flair.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Interpol follows U.S. narcotics agent Charles Sturgis as he embarks on a relentless pursuit of Frank McNally, a cunning drug kingpin responsible for the murder of Sturgis's sister. With a lead pointing to McNally's mistress, Gina Broger, Sturgis travels through the criminal underbelly of Europe, from Rome to New York City. The path is fraught with danger as he faces brutal opposition, including being captured and beaten, only to be aided by Interpol operatives. The film’s globe-trotting structure blends crime drama with action and noir sensibilities, as Sturgis navigates a world of femme fatales, informers, and high-stakes chases in his quest for justice.

Details & Specs

Director
John Gilling
Writers
John Paxton, A.J. Forrest
Release
1957
Runtime
1h 32m
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Also Known As
Pickup Alley, Der Mann, den keiner kannte, Police internationale, Original title: Interpol

Why This Matters

This British-American film noir adapts A.J. Forrest's non-fiction book about Interpol, reflecting postwar international crime concerns, and was produced by Warwick Films with Albert R. Broccoli, later known for his role in major film franchises.
— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: John Gilling Writers: John Paxton +1 more
Victor Mature Victor Mature Charles Sturgis Anita Ekberg Anita Ekberg Gina Broger Trevor Howard Trevor Howard Frank McNally Bonar Colleano Bonar Colleano Amalio Dorothy Alison Dorothy Alison Helen André Morell André Morell Commissioner Breckner Martin Benson Martin Benson Captain Varolli Eric Pohlmann Eric Pohlmann Etienne Fayala Peter Illing Peter Illing Capt. Baris Sydney Tafler Sydney Tafler Curtis Lionel Murton Lionel Murton Murphy Danny Green Danny Green Second Bartender Alec Mango Alec Mango Salko Sidney James Sidney James Joe - First Bartender Marne Maitland Marne Maitland Guido Martinelli Harold Kasket Harold Kasket Kalish VB Van Boolen Luggage Clerk Brian Nissen Brian Nissen Allison PE Peter Elliott Badek Charles Lloyd Pack Charles Lloyd Pack English Tourist Al Mulock Al Mulock Interrogator Alfred Burke Alfred Burke Vincent Cashling Y Yana Singer MB Maurice Browning Morphin Addict Cyril Shaps Cyril Shaps Warden Paul Stassino Paul Stassino Customs Inspector GC Gaylord Cavallaro Amalio's Brother Brian Wilde Brian Wilde Monk Russell Waters Russell Waters Company Man RM Richard Molinas Borgese WM Wolfe Morris Morgue Attendant Arnold Diamond Arnold Diamond Police Officer (uncredited) UF Umberto Fiz Monello (uncredited) AJ Anthony John Child (uncredited) MK Murray Kash Drug Courier at Docks (uncredited) Betty McDowall Betty McDowall Drug Addict (uncredited) AO April Olrich Girl in Nightclub (uncredited) AR Anthony Richmond Child (uncredited) Alfredo Rizzo Alfredo Rizzo Abbata (uncredited) Yvonne Romain Yvonne Romain Girl in Nightclub (uncredited) Kevin Stoney Kevin Stoney Policeman (uncredited) HB Hyma Beckley Airline Passenger (uncredited) PB Paul Beradi Nightclub Patron (uncredited) Jim Brady Jim Brady Man in Police Car (uncredited) PC Pauline Chamberlain Woman at Bar (uncredited) PK Paula Kyle Hooker in Alley (uncredited) Michael Peake Michael Peake Thug Playing Cards (uncredited) GS George Spence Nightclub Patron (uncredited) PS Philip Stewart Nightclub Patron (uncredited) JW Joe Wadham Italian Policeman (uncredited)

Why Cult

International Drug Trail

The action crisscrosses major cities like Rome, Madrid, Paris, London, Athens, and New York, offering a cosmopolitan crime-hunt.

Revenge Motive

Personal stakes drive the story as Charles Sturgis seeks justice for his murdered sister.

Femme Fatale Intrigue

Gina Broger, played by Anita Ekberg, provides both a clue and a complication as the mistress with ties to the main villain.

British Noir Style

A blend of action and noir elements gives the film a tense, moody atmosphere—classic British crime drama with a gritty edge.

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Threat File

Trigger

Murder of Sturgis's sister

Threat

International drug smuggling ring led by Frank McNally

Effect

Drug trafficking, violence, murder

Countermeasure

Pursuit and intervention by narcotics agent and Interpol

Setting

Europe and New York City

Questions from the Vault

When was Interpol released? +

Interpol was released in 1957.

Who directed Interpol? +

Interpol was directed by John Gilling.

How long is Interpol? +

Interpol has a runtime of 92 minutes.

What genre is Interpol? +

Interpol is a crime, drama, action, and thriller film.

Where can I watch Interpol? +

Interpol is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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