During World War 2 the valet for the British ambassador in Turkey tires of his job and plans to photograph secret documents belonging to his employer, sell them to the Nazis and then retire to South America - but will it work? Based on a true story. Read more
| Starring | James Mason, Oscar Karlweis, Danielle Darrieux, Michael Rennie |
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| Director | Joseph L. Mankiewicz, Joseph L. Mankiewic |
| Genres | Drama |
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During World War 2 the valet for the British ambassador in Turkey tires of his job and plans to photograph secret documents belonging to his employer, sell them to the Nazis and then retire to South America - but will it work? Based on a true story.
| Starring | James Mason, Oscar Karlweis, Danielle Darrieux, Michael Rennie, Walter Hampden, John Wengraf |
|---|---|
| Director | Joseph L. Mankiewicz, Joseph L. Mankiewic |
| Studio | ELEVATION |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 43 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Genres | Drama |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 1952 To Rent: DVD: not available To Buy: DVD: 23 Jul 2007 |
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A black and white Spy Classic
James Mason is spectacular as the butler to British Ambassador with a burning desire for the good life.
The fact that the story is based on true ... read more »
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5 Fingers
True story - however, the film has totally strayed from the real events, in as much as the lady did not exist. True, he was never caught, and the money was ... read more »
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5 Fingers
James Mason is in wonderful suave form here. His duplicitous dealings, in selling allied war secrets filched from his masters at the British embassy in neutral ... read more »
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5 fingers
For those who like James Mason, this is an excellent film. James Mason's role as a rather creepy valet is perfect for him, his usual understated acting adds... read more »
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