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Once Upon a Spy
Genres
ActionDramaThrillerTV Movie
Overview
Computer genius and chess champion Ted Danson is lured into service by secret agent Eleanor Parker and becomes a reluctant hero thanks to a number of exploits with villainous Christopher Lee and his army of lethal blue-eyed blonde women.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
91 min
Release Date
1980-09-19
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
11
Vote Average
5.2
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Ted Danson
Jack Chenault
Mary Louise Weller
Paige Tannehill
Christopher Lee
Marcus Valorium
Eleanor Parker
The Lady
Leonard Stone
Dr. Charlie Webster
Terry Lester
Rudy
Jo McDonnell
Susan Webster
Lillian Müller
Christine
Irena Ferris
Greta
Burke Byrnes
Burkle
Gary Dontzig
Klaus
Bobb Hopkins
Hans
Vicky Perry
Cashier
John Hostetter
Chief
William Wintersole
Commander
Denise Hayes
Co-Pilot
George Planco
Gate Guard
Fil Formicola
Security Man
Lynn Danielson-Rosenthal
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