The two headed spy1958jack hawkinsgia scalaeric schumanfelix aylmer duration. Alvin kugelmass called britains twoheaded spy and is notable for having been scripted by blacklisted writers. The twoheaded spy based on a reallife story, this pursues a fairly pedestrian beat but it builds its tension excellently and without too blatant use of the usual cloakanddagger methods. The plot has greatly exaggerated the actual events of a. Fandango fanalert sign up for a fanalert and be the first to know when tickets and other exclusives are available in your area.
With richard todd, bernard lee, michael wilding, richard attenborough. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the twoheaded spy near you. Alexander paterson scotland obe 18821965 was a british army officer and intelligence officer scotland was noted for his work during and after world war ii as commandant of the london cage, an mi19 prisoner of war facility that was subject to frequent allegations of torture. Murder mystery drama starring nigel patrick and yvonne mitchell. The enemy below here is one of the best war movies ever, a chess game of cat and fish not mouse duration. Espionage melodrama about an englishman who becomes a general in the german army, but collaborates with the british and helps to sabotage the nazi war. He wrote about this period in his 1957 book, the london cage. Scotlands experiences, including the addition of a fictional love interest. The films working title was a clock without a face and the script the work of blacklisted american writer michael wilson, who signed himself james odonnell. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This wwii espionage drama is based on the true tale of a british spy, as told in the story by j. See the full list of the twoheaded spy cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more.
Alex schottland jack hawkins is a career agent for england, having served during. The quality of the dvd is really excellent including the artwork. Mediocre war thriller that suceeds mainly on the excellent performances of hawkins and aylmer as his handler. Approved 1h 33min drama, thriller, war 1959 argentina. The film, which has elements of film noir and is set in the second world war, was based on a story by j. Sapphire 1959 starring nigel patrick and yvonne mitchell. Clock with a face 1958, great britain, working title other resources.
Knox and underdown also seem to relish the chance to play such despicable characters. With jack hawkins, gia scala, erik schumann, alexander knox. Buy the twoheaded spy spanish release from amazons movies store. Helping him on the side are his contact sir felix aylmer and a german singer. The murder of a young woman in london exposes deep racial tensions and prejudices inherent in the area. The two headed spy1958jack hawkinsgia scalaeric schuman. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies.
The twoheaded spy paperback january 1, 1958 by espionage films author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The twoheaded spy is a 1958 british spy thriller film directed by andre detoth and starring. Gia scala celebrity profile check out the latest gia scala photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. All the while, the spy passes warwinning information to allies assisted by two loyal berlin contacts, first a man, then a nightclub singer. The twoheaded spy 1958 this movie is based on a true story as written in a. A war drama with loveinterest relationship and a cliffhanger finale. In january 1959, the philosopher gunther anders defined hiroshima. The twoheaded spy is a 1958 british spy thriller film directed by andre detoth and starring jack hawkins, gia scala, erik schumann and alexander knox. This movie is based on a true story as written in a. Alex schottland jack hawkins, a prominent member of the third reichs inner circle, raises the eyebrows. Overview of the twoheaded spy, 1959, directed by andre detoth, with jack hawkins, gia scala, alexander knox, at turner classic movies. Tale of a british spy in deep cover as a german general in world war two. The two headed spy1958jack hawkinsgia scalaeric schumanfelix aylmer. Dear sir, i have recently received the dvd the twoheaded spy and i am just sending you this email to say a very big thank you for a job well done.