Overview:
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.| Status: | Released (1966-12-09) |
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| Awards: | 1 nomination total |
| Screen: | René Hardy, Frank Owen, William Marchant |
| Productions: | Cineurop |
| Production Countries: | France, United Kingdom |
| Spoken Languages: | English, Deutsch |
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- 6250: Romy Schneider - Helga Lindstrom (The Countess)
- 12726: Trevor Howard - Freddie Young (Distinguished Civilian)
- 9908: Gert Fröbe - Colonel Steinhager
- 9919: Claudine Auger - Paulette
- 14528: Yul Brynner - Baron von Grunen
- 29159: Harry Meyen - Lieutenant Keller
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- 41629: Marie-Madeleine Paris - Makeup Artist - Costume & Make-Up
- 41628: Tony Roman - Art Direction - Art
- 41625: Frank Owen - Novel - Writing
- 14235: Roger Dwyre - Editor - Editing
- 22470: Georges Garvarentz - Original Music Composer - Sound
- 41626: René Hardy - Screenplay - Writing
- 9855: Terence Young - Director - Directing
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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 ma ....
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**_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), ....
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