I See a Dark Stranger
Proud Irishwoman Bridie Quilty journeys to Dublin while World War II rages across Europe. During her travels, she encounters J. Miller, who recruits her as a Nazi spy. She acquires the necessary information that leads to the breakout of a German spy who holds key information about the Allies' newest offensive plans. However, the arrival of British officer David Baynes and his romancing of Bridie lead to unexpected consequences.
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“Highly entertaining” “Forgotten masterpiece” “Superior” “Casts a spell” “Strange and delightful” “Deborah Kerr = outstanding” (IMDB reviews quotes). A naive Irish lass (Kerr) who was raised on blood-curdling tales of the Republican Army hates all things English and Cromwell in particular. This leads to her getting caught up in a Nazi plot in this fast-paced and suspenseful spy thriller that doesn’t entirely neglect comedy. Trevor Howard costars at the head of a superb cast of Irish and English character actors. An outstanding production partially filmed in County Wexford and Dublin, Ireland and on the Isle of Man. Highly recommended. IMDB rating 7.1. Directed by Frank Launder. Released in 1946. Complete print. AKA “The Adventuress”
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- Director
- Frank Launder
- Starring
- Deborah Kerr, Trevor Howard, Raymond Huntley, Michael Howard, Liam Redmond, Brefni O'Rorke, James Harcourt, George Woodbridge
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