The read
Critics rate it 31 points higher than audiences do.
Synopsis
During early World War II, a Danish sea captain, delayed in a British port, tangles with German spies.
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes100%
Critics rate it 31 points higher than audiences do.
22 audience votes
Key crew
- Michael PowellDirector
- Richard AddinsellOriginal Music Composer
- John GreenwoodOriginal Music Composer
- Emeric PressburgerWriter
Cast
- Conrad VeidtCapt. Andersen
- Valerie HobsonMrs. Sorensen
- Hay PetrieAxel Skold
- Joss AmblerLt. Cmdr. Ashton
- Raymond LovellVan Dyne
- Esmond KnightMr. Pidgeon
- Charles VictorHendrick
- Phoebe KershawMiss Lang
- Harold WarrenderLt. Cmdr. Ellis
- John LongdenPassport officer
- Eric MaturinPassport officer
- Dennis ArundellLieman
Stills
Themes
smuggling (contraband)world war ii