Jack Hawkins wasn't always renowned for the subtlety of his performances, but he does manage that well here. In this quite plausible adaptation of AP Scotland's fact-based book, he portrays a German officer who works his way up the ranks, ultimately to reach staff rank in the Nazi army - whilst passing on secrets to the British for almost 30 years. The direction is suspenseful and maintains the tension well and the production is adequate - maybe the lighting could have been doing with some added wattage - creating a distinct sense of menace as the Allies close in on Berlin. This is rarely seen, nowadays, but is eminently watchable.
Review of The Two-Headed Spy
