Conrad Veidt delivers a solid performance as twins--one who is a Nazi in America, and the other who became an American citizen. In this tale of espionage and betrayal, Veidt is convincing as both the evil, scheming brother (Baron Hugo) the passive stamp dealer (Otto).
When Otto impersonates his brother, his every move can mean death for his friends or for countless others .
This mid-war drama plays on the fears of the time. Released only three months after the terrible attack on Pearl Harbor and the U.S. entry into WWII, when American imaginations could see conspiracies and hidden plots around every corner, "Nazi Agent" is, ultimately, a heroic story of self-sacrifice.
The final act is unrealistic and overblown, but its feel-good twist no doubt gave American viewers the morale boost they were seeking.
When Otto impersonates his brother, his every move can mean death for his friends or for countless others .
This mid-war drama plays on the fears of the time. Released only three months after the terrible attack on Pearl Harbor and the U.S. entry into WWII, when American imaginations could see conspiracies and hidden plots around every corner, "Nazi Agent" is, ultimately, a heroic story of self-sacrifice.
The final act is unrealistic and overblown, but its feel-good twist no doubt gave American viewers the morale boost they were seeking.