In the heart of London, an unassuming cinema becomes the center of a deadly plot. Karl Verloc (played by Oskar Homolka) appears to be an ordinary cinema owner. But behind his façade lies a dark secret: he is part of a European anarchist group plotting acts of terrorism to incite political chaos.
Scotland Yard suspects Verloc’s involvement in recent power outages and mysterious activities. Enter Detective Sergeant Ted Spencer (played by John Loder), who goes undercover as a greengrocer next to the cinema. As Spencer investigates, he befriends Verloc’s unsuspecting young wife, Mrs. Verloc (Sylvia Sidney), who begins to suspect her husband is hiding something.
The tension escalates when Verloc enlists Mrs. Verloc’s younger brother, Stevie, to unknowingly deliver a bomb across London. This moment—one of Hitchcock’s most controversial scenes—is a masterclass in suspense and dramatic irony. The aftermath of this tragic twist shatters the household, leading to a climactic confrontation where justice and vengeance collide.
With tight pacing, symbolic imagery, and mounting suspense, Sabotage explores themes of innocence lost, manipulation, and the consequences of blind trust. It’s not just a thriller—it’s a psychological puzzle wrapped in Hitchcock’s distinct visual style.
🎭 Main Cast:
🎭 Sylvia Sidney as Mrs. Verloc – A devoted wife caught between love and betrayal.
🎭 Oskar Homolka as Karl Verloc – A cinema owner with sinister motives.
🎭 Desmond Tester as Stevie – Mrs. Verloc’s innocent young brother.
🎭 John Loder as Detective Sergeant Ted Spencer – The undercover agent.
🎭 Joyce Barbour as Renee – A supporting conspirator.
🎭 Matthew Boulton as Superintendent Talbot – Scotland Yard official.
🎭 William Dewhurst as the Professor – A fellow saboteur.
