The Sanctuary

Episode aired Nov 6, 1960
TV-PG
26m

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7.4/10

137

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Liamond, a rebel jailed several years ago for a bombing incident, is being released and is on his way to a new job in Scotland. Secret agent John Drake suspects Liamond's future employer, Cr... Read allLiamond, a rebel jailed several years ago for a bombing incident, is being released and is on his way to a new job in Scotland. Secret agent John Drake suspects Liamond's future employer, Crawford, is up to no good, and takes his place as the new employee. Drake discovers that Cr... Read allLiamond, a rebel jailed several years ago for a bombing incident, is being released and is on his way to a new job in Scotland. Secret agent John Drake suspects Liamond's future employer, Crawford, is up to no good, and takes his place as the new employee. Drake discovers that Crawford has been running a base for Irish rebels from what appears to be a highly-guarded b... Read all

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8NellsFlickers

A good early episode!

In this episode Drake infiltrates an Irish terrorist group by assuming another man's identity. It is one of the stories where Drake's cover is blown, and almost looses. But he handles it in such a way that one can chuckle despite the danger he is in. We see some humor and smarts, and, of course, he does indeed win in the end.

McGoohan fans will no doubt be interested in the Irish connection. He does a good job of loosing his "hot Irish temper" for show! And of course his accent gets even more befuddling... an Irishman born in NY, raised in Ireland and England, playing an American trying to pass off as an Irishman...

One of the better early episodes.

lor_

Terrific, suspenseful script

With Kieron Moore guest starring as an Irish terrorist this episode directed by Charles Frend benefits from fine locations, a wonderfully twisty script and a solid leading lady, little-known Wendy Williams (that common name, not her troubled American TV counterpart).

Pat is undercover in Scotland, in grave danger of his cover being blown, when Moore's wife, a rich young woman he's been sponging off, proves to be far more honorable than him. The psychology here is fascinating and subtle, while of course the Irish terrorists are bad guys in a British production, even though the leading men are of Irish descent.

10Rayn-0

An early first season quality episode

I read a review of this episode that said Danger Man would be the gold standard of spy television were it not for executive shortsightedness and budget constraints. The reviewer then said, however, that it is the gold standard nonetheless. That is absolutely true!

I would add that Patrick McGoohan transcends anything that James Bond presented: Danger Man is substantive, while James Bond is a superficial caricature by comparison. McGoohan was quite correct in not allowing John Drake to indulge in gratuitous violence and sexual scenes.

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Trivia
John Drake confirms that he is Irish-American.

Goofs
Masquerading as Gleen Doon train station, the nearby location of Elstree & Borehamwood station was used. In one sequence, as the express train passes, the genuine station sign can be seen (as well as being reflected in carriage windows).