The Secret Man

THE SECRET MAN is a British attempt at a Cold War spy thriller which is so cheap and lifeless that it's difficult to sit through without becoming bored by the whole experience. It's a pity, as obviously time and resources have been wasted on what is a lacklustre production, lacking the drive and sense of danger that would have made it a decent movie.

The film features Marshall Thompson who plays a rocket scientist working in England. Thompson is familiar from his starring roles in a number of British 'B' horror and sci fi pics including FIEND WITHOUT A FACE and FIRST MAN INTO SPACE; those two films were also made by Amalgamated Productions, who produced THE SECRET MAN. Incidentally, they're a lot better than this 'straight' thriller, which misses the mark throughout.

Thompson's character believes that an enemy spy is working undercover at his laboratory so he decides to investigate to try to bring the fellow to light. The authorities take an interest and he himself goes undercover to catch the suspect. Lots of shenanigans follow, none of which are interesting, and there aren't even any good British character actors in support. THE SECRET MAN really is a waste of time, and not something I can recommend.