Theatrical Release Date:May 4, 1943 Release Date:July 1, 2001 Availability:Usually ships within 1 - 2 business days
Customer Reviews: A classic work of the timesFebruary 7, 2002 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is one movie I recommend to everyone. It captures a period of WWII and simplifies good and bad. It's about the ordinary citizen making a small effort that will make a difference. My first exposure to Franchot Tone, whose intriguing character opposite Anne Baxter and Von Stroheim keeps you glued to the screen.
Billy Wilder's best of Action/Thriller/Suspense WWIINovember 2, 2001 dt carrick(troy, mi USA) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Here's one of Billy Wilder's earlier works which has his magic touch - by far the best director Hollywood ever produced; an action-packed WWII thriller. With a complete story, actors, scenery, photography, and drama and his intangible ability to draw you into the story without knowing it - and ring's every emotional nerve you have. A genuine genius at storytelling and beautiful workmanship to look at. Franchot Tone, one of the cruelly underrated finest actors and the breathtaking Ann Baxter will tear you apart. Superb supporting cast of Eric Von Stroheim (sp), and Akhim Tamiroff (sp) et al, all make this thriller spin together seemlessly. A genuine suspense mystery with the threat of action everywhere. One of my favorites. The stunning and exceptionally talented very young Ann Baxter is delicious and excellent, as also in the Fighting Sullivans and The Razors Edge (an oscar). Gawd she was lovely. Don't miss this. You'll also get a taste of Billy Wilder's unique artist's hand which are in all his works.
A classic WilderApril 22, 2000 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I treasure this film as one of the best films in my library. A classic Wilder, with witty script, terrific performances, but also a heart pounding and heart moving film. What more can we ask?
Witty World War II spy thriller that pleasesApril 8, 1999 George Fabian(Mountainside, USA) I actually give this film 3 1/2 stars. Fine direction by Billy Wilder and a witty script make this a most entertaining World War II spy film. Fine performances from Franchot Tone,Anne Baxter et al, and a marvelous one from Erich von Stroheim as a strutting, arrogant Rommel. Classic line: Rommel: "We'll take that fat cigar out of his (Churchill's) mouth and make him say HEIL".
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