In this tale of espionage and adventure set during World War II, Norway has fallen under Nazi occupation, and a factory is producing "heavy water" (a key ingredient in the manufacture of atomic weapons), under the order of the German military. Knut Straud (Richard Harris), a leading figure in the Norwegian underground, joins forces with scientist Dr. Rolf Pederson (Kirk Douglas), who is working with British intelligence agents to destroy the factory in hopes of keeping the Atomic Bomb out of
Apr 5, 2011
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Spy film with spectacular landscapes.
The snowcovered Norwegian fjords and mountains overwhelm the characters and the flat story.
A solid, but unremarkable World War II actioner.
The kind of pulpy war movie that has more in common with boy's own comic books than the conflict itself. If you like stuff like Where Eagles Dare, you'll like this.
March 8, 2007
Super Reviewer
True story of the way the Norwegians tried to destroy the heavy water production plant after unsucessful allied bombing runs....Very taut film with some great scenes, fantastic snow shots and a great finish....the alarm clocks were a bit daft though.
February 13, 2009
Super Reviewer
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