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Assignment -- Paris

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Cocky investigative reporter Jimmy Race (Dana Andrews) and his idealistic rival, Jeanne Moray (Märta Torén), tangle over international espionage and Cold War tensions in Communist Hungary. While following an explosive story about an accused American spy, Jimmy inadvertently brings the unwanted attention of Hungarian agent Anton Borvitch (Donald Randolph) to Jeanne's ongoing investigation of possible collusion between Hungarian and Yugoslavian politicians, endangering both reporters' lives.

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Bob Thomas Associated Press 07/30/2019
As a document that parallels headline events, it is vital and even frightening. As a screen adventure, it is middling good. Go to Full Review Clyde Gilmour Maclean's Magazine 10/07/2019
Some of the apparatus of psychological warfare is interestingly shown, but few of the characters come to life on the screen. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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nick s @Nick_S 03/27/2024 The production is of fairly good quality, with competent acting. The movie does lag at the start, taking half an hour to apply any tension. It gets a lot better as it goes on though. See more Steve D 06/24/2023 nerving and solid thriller. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Robert Parrish

Director

Dana Andrews

Jimmy Race

Märta Torén

Jeanne Moray

George Sanders

Nicholas Strang

Donald Randolph

Anton Borvitch
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Movie Info

Synopsis Cocky investigative reporter Jimmy Race (Dana Andrews) and his idealistic rival, Jeanne Moray (Märta Torén), tangle over international espionage and Cold War tensions in Communist Hungary. While following an explosive story about an accused American spy, Jimmy inadvertently brings the unwanted attention of Hungarian agent Anton Borvitch (Donald Randolph) to Jeanne's ongoing investigation of possible collusion between Hungarian and Yugoslavian politicians, endangering both reporters' lives.
Director
Robert Parrish
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 25m