Fantastic Exploits of the Master Spy of WWII
Director: André de Toth
Producer: Bill Kirby
Wartime thriller with film noir elements based on a true story as written in A.P. Scotland's autobiography "The London Cage". The plot has greatly exaggerated the actual events of A.P. Scotland's experiences, including the addition of a fictional love interest.
93 min
Rating: 6.2/10
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Jack Hawkins
Gen. Alex Schottland
Gia Scala
Lili Geyr
Erik Schumann
Lt. Reinisch
Alexander Knox
Gestapo Leader Müller
Felix Aylmer
Cornaz
Walter Hudd
Adm. Canaris
Movie Info
Director: André de Toth
Producer: Bill Kirby
Production Companies: Sabre Film Production
Countries: United Kingdom
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CinemaSerf:
Jack Hawkins wasn't always renowned for the subtlety of his performances, but he does manage that well here. In this quite plausible adaptation of AP Scotland's fact-based book, he portrays a German officer who works his way up the ranks, ultimately to reach staff rank in the Nazi army - whilst passing on secrets to the British for almost 30 years. The direction is suspenseful and it maintains the tension well - especially towards the end. This is rarely seen, nowadays, but is eminently watchable.