After two British Secret Intelligence Service agents are murdered at the hands of a cryptic neo-Nazi group known as Phoenix, the suave agent Quiller is sent to Berlin to investigate.
Nominated for 3 BAFTA Film Awards. Another 1 nomination.
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
It relies on a straight narrative storyline, simple but holding, literate dialog and well-drawn characters.
– Variety Staff,
Variety,
5 May 2008
fresh:
Although the whole thing is ill-served by Michael Anderson's direction, it remains perversely likeable precisely because it is rather long-winded and enigmatic.