Overview

In 1939, Sir Robert Thorndyke takes aim at Adolf Hitler with a high powered rifle, but the shot misses its mark. Captured and tortured by the Gestapo and left for dead, Sir Robert makes his way back to England where he discovers the Gestapo has followed him. Knowing that his government would turn him over to German authorities, Sir Robert goes underground in his battle with his pursuers.

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Cast

Peter O'Toole

Sir Robert Thorndyke

John Standing

Major Quive-Smith

Alastair Sim

The Earl

Harold Pinter

Saul Abrahams

Michael Byrne

Interrogator

Mark McManus

Vaner

Ray Smith

Fisherman

Hugh Manning

Peale

Robert Lang

Jessel

Cyd Hayman

Rebecca

Maureen Lipman

Freda

Ray Mort

Gerald