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I Was a Communist for the FBI

5.619511h 23mNRMovieDramaThriller

A fact-based story about a man who posed as an American Communist for years as part of a secret plan to infiltrate their organization.

DirectorGordon Douglas
WriterCrane Wilbur
ProducerBryan Foy

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Cast · Directed by Gordon Douglas

FLFrank Lovejoy
Frank Lovejoy
Matt Cvetic
DHDorothy Hart
Dorothy Hart
Eve Merrick
PCPhilip Carey
Philip Carey
Mason
JMJames Millican
James Millican
Jim Blandon
RWRichard Webb
Richard Webb
Ken Crowley
KSKonstantin Shayne
Konstantin Shayne
Gerhardt Eisler
PPPaul Picerni
Paul Picerni
Joe Cvetic
RRRoy Roberts
Roy Roberts
Father Novac
ENEdward Norris
Edward Norris
Harmon
RHRon Hagerthy
Ron Hagerthy
Dick Cvetic
HSHugh Sanders
Hugh Sanders
Clyde Garson
HKHope Kramer
Hope Kramer
Ruth Cvetic

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I Was a Communist for the FBI — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams I Was a Communist for the FBI?

I Was a Communist for the FBI is streaming on Plex in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is I Was a Communist for the FBI on Netflix?

No, I Was a Communist for the FBI is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Plex.

Is I Was a Communist for the FBI on Amazon Prime Video?

No, I Was a Communist for the FBI isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Plex instead.

Where can I watch I Was a Communist for the FBI for free?

I Was a Communist for the FBI is available to stream free (with ads) on Plex in Canada.