The Key to Rebecca

A slow-burning wartime cat-and-mouse game, heavy with desert heat, seduction and quiet dread.

Directed by

David Hemmings

Genres

Action, Thriller, War

Starring

Cliff Robertson, David Soul, Season Hubley

Tagline

A ruthless Nazi spy. A fearless army major. One had a cause. The other, a conscience. Both had a secret worth dying for.

Overview

From master storyteller and best-selling author, Ken Follett, comes the exotic spy-thriller based on true events. North Africa, Summer of 1942 — master spy, Alex Wolff is on a mission to send General Erwin Rommel's advancing army the secrets that would unlock the doors to Cairo... and the ultimate Nazi triumph in the war. Wolff's pursuer, Major Vandarn, engages the seductive charm of Elene Fontana to lure him into range for what is to be a startling and explosive confrontation.

How it feels

Tense, dark and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

War, deception, obsession, betrayal

Content

Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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