This is not a perfect film but it does tell (albeit in a fictionalised way) one of the most remarkable stories of WW2. Chapman's true story is just as remarkable and I think his post war life is worthy of a film in itself. Christopher Plummer is superb and I have always thought this is one of his best performances. The supporting cast is terrific and as always, Trevor Howard, is brilliant. The Nazi characters are a bit stereotyped as are the British but it brings a bit of fun to the story, which is in keeping with Chapman's character in real life. The advantage of a WW2 film made in the sixties is that the cars, uniforms and sets are far more realistic than such films made today. This is one of my favourite WW2 films and I think it is consistently underrated by critics.
Review of Triple Cross
