A tale of spies and espionage in Turkey during the World War. An American newspaper woman is doing her stint in a town located near a prison-fortress.
Is it worth the watch? If you have a thing for old-school espionage where everyone talks in sharp, clipped sentences, you might dig The Crouching Beast. It is not for the person who needs non-stop action or modern pacing, though. If you prefer your spy stories to feel like they belong in a library archive, you’ll proba...
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"Is it worth the watch? If you have a thing for old-school espionage where everyone talks in sharp, clipped sentences, you might dig The Crouching Beast. It is not for the person who needs non-stop action or modern pacing, though. If you prefer your spy stories to feel like they belong in a library archive, you’ll probably be fine. If you’re looking for a thrill ride, honestly, just skip it. The whole thing hangs on this American journalist getting caught up in a mess she didn't ask for. There i..."
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