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A Canadian Mountie of German descent feigns disaffection with his homeland in hopes of infiltrating and thwarting a Nazi sabotage plot.A Canadian Mountie of German descent feigns disaffection with his homeland in hopes of infiltrating and thwarting a Nazi sabotage plot.A Canadian Mountie of German descent feigns disaffection with his homeland in hopes of infiltrating and thwarting a Nazi sabotage plot.
Warren Douglas
- Sergeant
- (scenes deleted)
Richard Allord
- Jochim Preisser
- (uncredited)
John Alvin
- Orderly
- (uncredited)
Robert Ashley
- German Ski Trooper
- (uncredited)
Joe Brooks
- Nazi Prisoner
- (uncredited)
Glen Cavender
- Workman
- (uncredited)
Donald Chaffin
- Nazi Prisoner
- (uncredited)
Noble 'Kid' Chissell
- Lodge Guest
- (uncredited)
Ken Christy
- Winnipeg Police Desk Sergeant
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaErrol Flynn was criticized for playing heroes in World War II movies. Tony Thomas in his book "Errol Flynn: The Spy Who Never Was" states that Flynn had tried to enlist in every branch of the armed services but was rejected as unfit for service on the grounds of his health--he had a heart condition, tuberculosis, malaria and a back problem. He felt he could contribute to America's war effort by appearing in such films as Edge of Darkness (1943), Northern Pursuit (1943), Dive Bomber (1941), Objective, Burma! (1945) and Uncertain Glory (1944). Reportedly, he was at his most professional and cooperative while working on these movies. Warner Bros. apparently did not discuss the state of his health, as it wished to keep it quiet for fear that it would damage his box-office draw.
- GoofsNear the end the Nazis' plane is shown spiraling over and over in exterior shots, but in shots in the plane's interior it's going straight down, not spinning out of control.
- Quotes
Angus McBain: I have a very derogatory opinion of policeman, in general, and Steve, in particular.
Laura McBain: You're not going to marry him, I am.
Angus McBain: McBain's daughter the wife of a policeman! McBain's daughter stuck in a tradin' post!
Laura McBain: What makes McBain's daughter so wonderful?
Angus McBain: McBain!
- ConnectionsFeatured in Hollywood on Trial (1976)
- SoundtracksThe Bonnie Banks O' Loch Lomond
(ca 1745) (uncredited)
Lyrics by Robert Burns
Played off-screen on piano at the hotel
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This is not a great movie, not Robin Hood or The Sea Hawk. But neither is it the bad movie some of the previous reviewers suggest.
I found it very suspenseful.
If you try viewing it as the original, intended audience did back in 1943, when the U.S. was not winning the war in Europe and there were fears of German infiltration everywhere, you can imagine how relevant this story would have been to audiences.
Tension is maintained for much of the movie by keeping us in suspense regarding Flynn's character's allegiances. No, of course we can't believe he's really a Nazi, but for the first half of the movie, it certainly seems as if he might be.
I was surprised, and thrown off guard, by the number of "good guys" who got killed in this movie. That made it seem more real to me.
The last scene is pure Hollywood, and pure corn. But up until then, there is a lot to admire and enjoy in this movie.
I found it very suspenseful.
If you try viewing it as the original, intended audience did back in 1943, when the U.S. was not winning the war in Europe and there were fears of German infiltration everywhere, you can imagine how relevant this story would have been to audiences.
Tension is maintained for much of the movie by keeping us in suspense regarding Flynn's character's allegiances. No, of course we can't believe he's really a Nazi, but for the first half of the movie, it certainly seems as if he might be.
I was surprised, and thrown off guard, by the number of "good guys" who got killed in this movie. That made it seem more real to me.
The last scene is pure Hollywood, and pure corn. But up until then, there is a lot to admire and enjoy in this movie.
- richard-1787
- Sep 20, 2016
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- Budget
- $1,290,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 33 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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