American agent faces an engrossing moral dilemma when he is parachuted into France to eliminate a suspected traitor in the French Resistance.American agent faces an engrossing moral dilemma when he is parachuted into France to eliminate a suspected traitor in the French Resistance.American agent faces an engrossing moral dilemma when he is parachuted into France to eliminate a suspected traitor in the French Resistance.
- Won 3 BAFTA Awards
- 3 wins & 4 nominations total
Jacques B. Brunius
- Cmndt. Morand
- (as Jacques Brunius)
Lillie Bea Gifford
- Mauricette
- (as Lillabea Gifford)
Denyse Alexander
- Pat
- (as Denyse Macpherson)
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
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- TriviaEddie Albert's part in this film (as a US Air Force major) is one of several military roles he played in his earlier career. These were satirised in 'Green Acres', when it is explained that Oliver served as US pilot in WWII and was shot down over Hungary, where he was rescued by his future wife Lisa.
- GoofsThe psychiatrist eye glass frames have no lenses in them.
- Quotes
Gene Summers: Couldn't I just strangle him like this, with my thumbs?
Naval Commander: Well, you could try, but I've found it takes absolutely hours.
- Crazy creditsThe central story on which this film is based is true (before opening credits begin).
- ConnectionsFeatured in Viewpoint: We the Violent: Part 2 (1961)
- SoundtracksCadet Rousselle
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Stirring
I've searched in vain for this very fine movie, which I saw many years ago and has clung firmly to my memory. It's about a cocky young soldier who is sent to kill a French collaborator. He later develops serious moral qualms about the mission.
This film has a fine cast and has some very interesting touches. I am sure, for example, that those of us who have seen it still remember the collaborator's cat, who adds tremendously to the humanity of that character. At times, the tension and psychological pressure of this movie is almost unbearable. Filmed on location in Paris, I believe. The score, which also stands out in my memory, is melodramatic but appropriate.
This film has a fine cast and has some very interesting touches. I am sure, for example, that those of us who have seen it still remember the collaborator's cat, who adds tremendously to the humanity of that character. At times, the tension and psychological pressure of this movie is almost unbearable. Filmed on location in Paris, I believe. The score, which also stands out in my memory, is melodramatic but appropriate.
- luciferjohnson
- Mar 1, 2004
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- Also known as
- Der lautlose Krieg
- Filming locations
- Shepperton Studios, Shepperton, Surrey, England, UK(studio: made at Shepperton Studios England)
- Production companies
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- Runtime1 hour 33 minutes
- Color
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