Safecracker Eddie Chapman is languishing in prison on the island of Jersey when the Nazis arrive. An adept manipulator of situations, Chapman convinces the Germans to use him to spy on the British. And when the would-be traitor arrives home, he convinces the English to use him as a double agent -- in exchange for a full pardon.

Christopher Plummer
as Freddie Chapman

Romy Schneider
as Helga Lindstrom (The Countess)

Trevor Howard
as Freddie Young (Distinguished Civilian)

Gert Fröbe
as Colonel Steinhager

Claudine Auger
as Paulette

Yul Brynner
as Baron von Grunen

Harry Meyen
as Lieutenant Keller

Georges Lycan
as Leo

Jess Hahn
as Commander Braid

John Abbey
as Lang
CinemaSerf
Christopher Plummer is just a little more engaging than usual in this enjoyable wartime caper. "Eddie Chapman" makes a living as a petty safe-breaker who is caught up in the Nazi invasion of Jersey. Initially sceptical, the local commander comes to appreciate that this cocky young man may be of some...
Wuchak
**_James Bond lite during WW2_** When the Germans occupy the island of Jersey where a glib Brit safecracker is incarcerated (Christopher Plummer), they enlist him as an agent because of his shrewdness and lack of loyalty. After being tested by his handler in France (Yul Brynner), he becomes their...