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Traitor's Gate

Original title: Das Verrätertor

“Step by step, they plan the world's most amazing robbery.”

1964 · 1 h 27 min
Directed by Freddie Francis · UK · British Cinema
CrimeDrama

Cast

Albert Lieven Catherine Schell Margot Trooger Klaus Kinski Gary Raymond Heinz Bernard

Plot

A wealthy businessman schemes to steal the valuable Crown Jewels from the heavily guarded Tower of London, but many tricky factors await, including a doppelgänger and a vessel escape on the Thames.

Sinekatalog’s take

A heist thriller in which a businessman plots to steal the Crown Jewels from the Tower of London, with doubles and river escapes along the way. It is brisk and playful, drawing on old-school crime-caper fun. A good choice for fans of vintage British capers.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 5.6 / 10 (518 votes)
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