Safecracker Eddie Chapman is languishing in prison on the island of Jersey when the Nazis arrive. An adept manipulator of situations, Chapman convinces the Germans to use him to spy on the British. And when the would-be traitor arrives home, he convinces the English to use him as a double agent -- in exchange for a full pardon.
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Christopher Plummer
Freddie Chapman
Romy Schneider
Helga Lindstrom (The Countess)
Trevor Howard
Freddie Young (Distinguished Civilian)
Gert Fröbe
Colonel Steinhager
Claudine Auger
Paulette
Yul Brynner
Baron von Grunen
Harry Meyen
Lieutenant Keller
Georges Lycan
Leo
Jess Hahn
Commander Braid
John Abbey
Lang
Director
Terence Young
Screenplay
René Hardy
Tagline
"MASTER-CRIMINAL! SUPER-SPY! AND ALL TRUE!"
Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Production
Cineurop
CinemaSerf
September 2, 2024
Christopher Plummer is just a little more engaging than usual in this enjoyable wartime caper. "Eddie Chapman" makes a living as a petty safe-breaker who is caught up in the Nazi invasion of Jersey. Initially sceptical, the local commander comes to appreciate that this cocky young man may be of some use to them - and he appears all too keen, so long as he gets paid well enough. Off too Blighty he ...
Wuchak
September 11, 2024
**_James Bond lite during WW2_** When the Germans occupy the island of Jersey where a glib Brit safecracker is incarcerated (Christopher Plummer), they enlist him as an agent because of his shrewdness and lack of loyalty. After being tested by his handler in France (Yul Brynner), he becomes their top spy, assigned the mission of blowing up an aircraft factory in England. But what happens if MI5...
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