A former forger gets entangled in a counterfeiting scheme after his nephew unwittingly assists criminals. Caught between the gang and Scotland Yard, he races to the Swiss Alps to resolve the situation.
Is it worth your time? If you have a soft spot for British black-and-white crime stories from back in the day, you’ll probably find something to enjoy here. It’s got that specific, slightly dusty charm. But if you need your pacing tight and your plot holes filled, skip it. You will absolutely hate how long it takes for...
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"Is it worth your time? If you have a soft spot for British black-and-white crime stories from back in the day, you’ll probably find something to enjoy here. It’s got that specific, slightly dusty charm. But if you need your pacing tight and your plot holes filled, skip it. You will absolutely hate how long it takes for anything to actually happen in those mountains. The whole setup with the forgery feels like it belongs in a completely different movie. Anthony Bushell does his best with the rol..."
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