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A group of former soldiers are blackmailed by a mysterious individual who knows about their past wartime actions. The stakes are raised when one of them is found dead under suspicious circumstances, leading to a dangerous investigation to uncover the blackmailer and the motive behind the murder.

The film received mixed reviews upon its release, with some critics praising its suspenseful plot and atmosphere, while others found it to be somewhat predictable and derivative of other crime thrillers of the era. Audience reception was generally lukewarm.

• Praised for its taut suspense and engaging mystery elements.

• Criticized by some for relying on familiar crime genre tropes.

• The performances were generally considered adequate for the genre.

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The film is based on a novel by Francis Durbridge, a prolific British crime writer known for his radio plays and television serials.