Triple Cross
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Synopsis
Safecracker Eddie Chapman is languishing in prison on the island of Jersey when the Nazis arrive. An adept manipulator of situations, Chapman convinces the Germans to use him to spy on the British. And when the would-be traitor arrives home, he convinces the English to use him as a double agent -- in exchange for a full pardon.
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Triple Cross Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-01-13
Top Cast
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Christopher Plummer
Freddie Chapman
Romy Schneider
Helga Lindstrom (The Countess)
Trevor Howard
Freddie Young (Distinguished Civilian)
Gert Fröbe
Colonel Steinhager
Claudine Auger
Paulette
Yul Brynner
Baron von Grunen
Harry Meyen
Lieutenant Keller
Georges Lycan
Leo
Jess Hahn
Commander Braid
John Abbey
Lang
Gil Barber
Bergman
Jean-Claude Bercq
Major Von Leeb
Paul Bonifas
Charlie
Jean-Roger Caussimon
Luftwaffe General (as Jean Rene Caussimon)
Annette Claudier
Prison Clerk
Jean Claudio
Sergeant Thomas
Pierre Collet
German Warder
Anthony Dawson
Major Stillman
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 9, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 3, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terence Young
- Screenplay & Story
- René Hardy
- Original Score
- Georges Garvarentz
- Original Title
- Triple Cross
- Country of Origin
- France, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Production Studios
- Cineurop
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terence Young
René Hardy, Frank Owen, William Marchant
Georges Garvarentz
Henri Alekan
Roger Dwyre
Fred Feldkamp, Jacques-Paul Bertrand
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Dwyre
Editor
Georges Garvarentz
Original Music Composer
René Hardy
Screenplay
Terence Young
Director
Henri Alekan
Director of Photography
René Renoux
Production Design
Jacques-Paul Bertrand
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Triple Cross
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What is Triple Cross about?
Safecracker Eddie Chapman is languishing in prison on the island of Jersey when the Nazis arrive. An adept manipulator of situations, Chapman convinces the Germans to use him to spy on the British. And when the would-be traitor arrives home, he convinces the English to use him as a double agent -- in exchange for a full pardon.
Who directed Triple Cross?
Triple Cross was directed by Terence Young.
Who stars in Triple Cross?
The principal cast of Triple Cross includes Christopher Plummer, Romy Schneider, Trevor Howard, Gert Fröbe, Claudine Auger.
When was Triple Cross released and how long is it?
Triple Cross was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Triple Cross?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Triple Cross was composed by Georges Garvarentz.
Is Triple Cross based on a book or true story?
Triple Cross is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frank Owen".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Triple Cross?
Triple Cross holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).