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Appointment in Berlin
The "war of nerves" which gripped the European continent in 1938, is the background for this war thriller starring George Sanders.
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Plot Summary
During World War II, a British intelligence agent is sent to Berlin to uncover details about a new German superweapon. He infiltrates enemy lines, adopting the identity of a German officer, and finds himself entangled in a dangerous web of espionage and deception. With the fate of the war hanging in the balance, he must race against time to obtain crucial information and escape the clutches of the Gestapo.
Critical Reception
Released during the height of World War II, 'Appointment in Berlin' was a typical wartime propaganda thriller. While not a critical masterpiece, it served its purpose of boosting morale and demonizing the enemy. Audiences at the time likely appreciated its suspenseful plot and patriotic undertones, though modern critics might find its production values and narrative conventions dated.
What Reviewers Say
A serviceable wartime thriller with adequate suspense.
Features a compelling premise for its time.
Tends towards predictable plot points common in films of its era.
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Fun Fact
The film was produced by Universal Pictures as part of their wartime output, aiming to engage audiences with spy narratives during a period of intense global conflict.
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