A German Agent in Libya is allowed to get back to Rommel with false information.A German Agent in Libya is allowed to get back to Rommel with false information.A German Agent in Libya is allowed to get back to Rommel with false information.
Howard Marion-Crawford
- British Major
- (as Howard Marion Crawford)
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- TriviaThe real-life equivalent of the James Robertson Justice character was actually in Army Intelligence, not Naval Intelligence, as in this movie. The change was made because Justice refused to shave off his trademark beard, and Army officers were not allowed them.
- ConnectionsEdited from Rommel ruft Kairo (1959)
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Actual war footage in credible spy flick
Ever heard of Director John Moxey? Congrats if you have. I haven't. That now out of the way, I have to admit that for an unknown good ol' Moxey did a smashing job with a cast where the only truly recognizable figures are those of James Robertson Justice - larger than life and with that wonderful voice to boot - and Michael Caine, of all people, early in his career and acting as a German spy in North Africa reading Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca.
Moxey also extracted a credible show from Adrian Hoven, as the foxy agent going the long route to infiltrate the British information hub in Cairo, Egypt. His girlfriend is exotic dancer/spy Gloria Mestre, displaying one of the loveliest pair of legs I have ever seen, and her dancing is sexy beyond adjectives.
Cinematography is strictly standard with some "authentic" war footage interspersed, the script by Leonard Mosley certainly good enough to keep me watching right through.
An added plus involves the interests of Egyptians and Jews to be rid of British colonial rule, leading to conflicting interests. FOXHOLE IN CAIRO may not be a masterpiece but it is certainly a solid work reflecting the many motivations and directions the human soul can take in a war.
Despite obvious budget limitations, I found it believable and well worth watching. 8/10.
Moxey also extracted a credible show from Adrian Hoven, as the foxy agent going the long route to infiltrate the British information hub in Cairo, Egypt. His girlfriend is exotic dancer/spy Gloria Mestre, displaying one of the loveliest pair of legs I have ever seen, and her dancing is sexy beyond adjectives.
Cinematography is strictly standard with some "authentic" war footage interspersed, the script by Leonard Mosley certainly good enough to keep me watching right through.
An added plus involves the interests of Egyptians and Jews to be rid of British colonial rule, leading to conflicting interests. FOXHOLE IN CAIRO may not be a masterpiece but it is certainly a solid work reflecting the many motivations and directions the human soul can take in a war.
Despite obvious budget limitations, I found it believable and well worth watching. 8/10.
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- adrianovasconcelos
- Feb 5, 2024
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- Vizuină de vulpe în Cairo
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- Runtime1 hour 20 minutes
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- 1.37 : 1
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