This relatively early British drama from Hammer films benefits greatly from the professional performance of the always reliable Robert Preston - his strong presence caries this curious story through some occasionally shaky sections. The intriguing script by the real-life code breaker Leo Marks, is almost a one of a kind tale of a married couple who were resistance fighters and code breakers during WW11 - and a man out for revenge after the murder of his adored wife.
Possibly the weakest link is the episodic pace and uncertain direction of Francis Searle, although this picks up as the picture unfolds. The story holds interest exceptionally well to the very end, and highlights some solid moody cinematography by Walter J Harvey. Dark eyed Elizabeth Sellers looks lovely as Prestons ill fated wife, with several popular British bit performers of the day doing well filling the supporting roles. Anyone able to enjoy early British dramas should be entertained by this now rare oddity.
Possibly the weakest link is the episodic pace and uncertain direction of Francis Searle, although this picks up as the picture unfolds. The story holds interest exceptionally well to the very end, and highlights some solid moody cinematography by Walter J Harvey. Dark eyed Elizabeth Sellers looks lovely as Prestons ill fated wife, with several popular British bit performers of the day doing well filling the supporting roles. Anyone able to enjoy early British dramas should be entertained by this now rare oddity.