Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea

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Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea

1995
Movie
92 min
English

A Greek-Irish sailor becomes friends with a 10-year-old sampan girl while his freighter is docked in Hong Kong.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: David GreeneGenres: Drama, War

Plot Summary

During World War II, a young American woman, living in occupied France, becomes involved with a captured Allied pilot. Their dangerous relationship is complicated by her role as a liaison with the occupying German forces and the growing threat of discovery.

Critical Reception

This made-for-television film garnered moderate attention for its wartime drama and exploration of complex moral choices. While not a major critical success, it was noted for its performances and tense atmosphere, particularly from Joanna Cassidy.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense narrative and the lead actress's performance.

  • Considered a decent, albeit somewhat predictable, wartime melodrama.

  • Appreciated for its exploration of ethical dilemmas in a high-stakes environment.

Google audience: Audience reception data for this older made-for-television movie is not readily available.

Fun Fact

The film was based on the novel of the same name by Gordon Forbes.

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