Synopsis
In 1939, Sir Robert Thorndyke takes aim at Adolf Hitler with a high powered rifle, but the shot misses its mark. Captured and tortured by the Gestapo and left for dead, Sir Robert makes his way back to England where he discovers the Gestapo has followed him. Knowing that his government would turn him over to German authorities, Sir Robert goes underground in his battle with his pursuers.
Ratings
IMDb6.6/10
23 audience votes
Key crew
- Clive DonnerDirector
- Frederic RaphaelWriter
- Christopher GunningOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Peter O'TooleSir Robert Thorndyke
- John StandingMajor Quive-Smith
- Alastair SimThe Earl
- Harold PinterSaul Abrahams
- Michael ByrneInterrogator
- Mark McManusVaner
- Ray SmithFisherman
- Hugh ManningPeale
- Robert LangJessel
- Cyd HaymanRebecca
- Ian EastMuller
- Maureen LipmanFreda