WWI thriller in which a German officer, nursed by a woman at the front who Is a Russian spy,marries her without knowing.Later after being separated he encounters her in Warsaw, where he's been sent to spy on behalf of the Germans.
Is this worth the watch? Honestly, maybe? If you’re the kind of person who enjoys tracking how early 20th-century cinema handled the whole 'spy-vs-spy' romance thing, you’ll find some gems here. If you’re looking for a tight, logical thriller, look elsewhere. It feels a bit like watching someone try to solve a Rubik's ...
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Johannes Meyer
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"Is this worth the watch? Honestly, maybe? If you’re the kind of person who enjoys tracking how early 20th-century cinema handled the whole 'spy-vs-spy' romance thing, you’ll find some gems here. If you’re looking for a tight, logical thriller, look elsewhere. It feels a bit like watching someone try to solve a Rubik's cube while wearing oven mitts. The story kicks off with a German officer getting patched up by a nurse. You just know she’s trouble. The way she looks at him? It’s not exactly sub..."
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