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 use to them - and he appears all too keen, so long as he gets paid well enough. Off too Blighty he is duly sent, where…
Triple Cross (1966)
MASTER-CRIMINAL! SUPER-SPY! AND ALL TRUE!
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.
Top Cast
Christopher Plummer
Freddie Chapman
Romy Schneider
Helga Lindstrom (The Countess)
Trevor Howard
Freddie Young (Distinguished Civilian)
Gert Fröbe
Colonel Steinhager
Claudine Auger
Paulette
Yul Brynner
Baron von Grunen
Harry Meyen
Lieutenant Keller
Georges Lycan
Leo
Jess Hahn
Commander Braid
John Abbey
Lang
Gil Barber
Bergman
Jean-Claude Bercq
Major Von Leeb
Paul Bonifas
Charlie
Jean-Roger Caussimon
Luftwaffe General (as Jean Rene Caussimon)
Annette Claudier
Prison Clerk
Jean Claudio
Sergeant Thomas
Reviews
**_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 top spy, assigned the mission of blowing up an aircraft factory in England. But what happens if MI5 enlists him as a…
FAQ about Triple Cross
What is Triple Cross about?
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…
When was Triple Cross released?
Triple Cross was released in 1966.
What genres does Triple Cross belong to?
Triple Cross is categorised as Adventure, War, Action.
Who stars in Triple Cross?
The cast of Triple Cross includes Christopher Plummer, Romy Schneider, Trevor Howard, Gert Fröbe, Claudine Auger.