Interesting Historical Piece
Five stars for historical interest, one star for cinematic achievement. This made-for-wartime film illustrates the ease with which a country can become infiltrated by spies for foreign powers and hence, the need to watch what you say, to whom you say it and at what decibel level, given the fact that others may well be listening. The main plot arc concerns a British operation in coastal France, an area sparsely defended by the Germans. When the spies and traitors do their work, however, the Germans are able to reinforce and the mission is jeopardized. Sometimes marketed as 'the film that Churchill sought to ban', his concern was that seeing British forces overcome could hurt morale.
The interest in the film chiefly comes from early appearances by Torin Thatcher and Jack Hawkins. Ian Fleming appears (uncredited) as a naval officer. The plot is thin and the characterizations largely stereotypical. While the budget was doubtless limited, the production values are well...
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