Summaries

Early in World War II, Danish sea captain Andersen, delayed in a British port, tangles with German spies.

This is the tale of life in a British port in the first year of World War II. Spies and smugglers abound in the blackout and unreal shore life of the "phoney war" (before the shooting started).—Steve Crook <[email protected]>

Danish freighter captain Andersen, unwillingly delayed for inspection by a British warship, wangles British shore passes for himself and his first officer...only to have them stolen by mysterious passengers "Mrs. Sorensen" and "Mr. Pidgeon." Unwilling to be taken advantage of, Andersen follows his strayed passengers ashore, and soon is caught up through one crowded night in the machinations of a German spy ring.—Rod Crawford <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • espionage
  • london england
  • male female relationship
  • british noir
  • soho london
Genres
  • Thriller
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Romance
  • War
Release date Nov 28, 1940
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Not Rated
Countries of origin United Kingdom
Language English Danish
Filming locations Chester Square, Belgravia, London, England, UK
Production companies British National Films

Box office

Budget $47000

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 32m
Color Black and White
Aspect ratio 1.37 : 1

Synopsis

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