Henry Hathaway directed this spy thriller that stars James Cagney as O.S.S. secret agent Bob Sharkey, who is in charge of training future agents to be sent out into the field. One of them is a German spy that they learn about, and decide to use as a disinformation agent. Unfortunately, the spy catches on to this, and outwits them back to Nazi occupied France with his information, forcing Sharkey to pursue him there, which may well cost him his life... Exciting and intriguing film with good cast and efficient direction, leading to a most surprisingly violent ending that is both tragic and yet triumphant, illustrating the sacrifice sometimes required to defeat the enemy.
Review of 13 Rue Madeleine
