The read
It runs a compact 32m.
Synopsis
In 1913 the British government, hearing that the Germans are planning World War I, ask top agent Whinfrey to intervene, but instead he decides to go on holiday to Cornish fishing village Torpoint. Here he believes he has stumbled upon a smuggling ring, but in fact they are Germans who are masquerading as locals in an advance invasion party. The British arrive and arrest them, believing that Whinfrey deliberately planned everything - though it is apparent that he did not.
Ratings
IMDb7.8/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Alan J.W. BellDirector
- Michael PalinWriter
- Terry JonesWriter
Cast
- Michael PalinGerald Whinfrey
- Maria AitkenMrs. Otway
- Edward HardwickeMr. Girton
- Antony CarrickAdmiral Jefferson
- Richard HurndallCarne
- Jack MayGeneral Chapman
- Ann WayOld Lady (Lotte)
- Gerald SimLord Raglin
- Charles McKeownMr. Ferris
- Roy SampsonArmy Captain
- Phillip Clayton-GoreAnother Eddie
- Patrick BaileyVinney