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The Quiller Memorandum

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The Quiller Memorandum
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1hr 43min
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1966
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20th Century Fox
Synopsis: This spy saga differs from the usual Bond-styled fare that was popular at the time. There are plenty of gadgets but the hero Quiller (George Segal) never once uses a gun. Quiller is called on by his superior Pol (Alec Guinness) to infiltrate a Neo-Nazi gang in Berlin after two British agents have been killed on the same mission. After a teacher at a school has hanged himself when he is accused of being a war criminal, Quiller meets the late teachers replacement, the lovely Inge (Senta Berger). He ... Full Synopsis
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The Quiller Memorandum's strengths and charms are perhaps a bit too subtle for a spy thriller, but those who like their espionage movies served up with a sheen of intelligence rather than gloss or mockery will embrace Quiller. Still, there's no denying that that intelligence doesn't go as deep as it thinks it does, which can be frustrating. Harold Pinter's fairly literate screenplay features several ... Full Review
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