In this spy drama set in a Hamburg hotel, a waiter saves important industrial papers belonging to a German contractor from being stolen by foreign crooks..
Is it worth the watch? If you've got a soft spot for grainy, black-and-white European dramas where everyone wears suits that fit perfectly, then yeah, give this a spin. It’s perfect for a rainy afternoon. If you’re looking for high-octane action or modern twists, you’ll probably be bored to tears within twenty minutes....
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Victor Janson
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"Is it worth the watch? If you've got a soft spot for grainy, black-and-white European dramas where everyone wears suits that fit perfectly, then yeah, give this a spin. It’s perfect for a rainy afternoon. If you’re looking for high-octane action or modern twists, you’ll probably be bored to tears within twenty minutes. The whole thing takes place in this grand Hamburg hotel. There’s something about the way the cameras move through the lobby that feels like being stuck in a dream you can’t wake ..."
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