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The Adventuress

1946 1h 36m Mystery & Thriller Comedy List
80% Tomatometer 5 Reviews 76% Popcornmeter 250+ Ratings
Proud Irishwoman Bridie Quilty (Deborah Kerr) journeys to Dublin while World War II rages across Europe. During her travels she encounters J. Miller (Raymond Huntley), who recruits her as a Nazi spy. She acquires the necessary information that leads to the breakout of a German spy who holds key information about the Allies' newest offensive plans. However, the arrival of British officer David Baynes (Trevor Howard) and his romancing of Bridie lead to unexpected consequences.

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MFB Critics Monthly Film Bulletin There are too many loose ends, events without motivation, crises skimmed with a glib phrase. It is the cinematic equivalent of Irish blarney which inspires most of the film. Feb 5, 2018 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews A wonderfully realized, well-crafted and highly entertaining British espionage thriller. Rated: B+ Sep 30, 2007 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 3/5 Sep 4, 2005 Full Review David Sanjek PopMatters A gleeful amalgam of hijinks and heroism. Mar 28, 2003 Full Review Marty Mapes Movie Habit The film isn't a masterpiece; it is merely a lot of fun Rated: 3/4 Mar 2, 2003 Full Review Read all reviews

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Synopsis Proud Irishwoman Bridie Quilty (Deborah Kerr) journeys to Dublin while World War II rages across Europe. During her travels she encounters J. Miller (Raymond Huntley), who recruits her as a Nazi spy. She acquires the necessary information that leads to the breakout of a German spy who holds key information about the Allies' newest offensive plans. However, the arrival of British officer David Baynes (Trevor Howard) and his romancing of Bridie lead to unexpected consequences.
Director
Frank Launder
Producer
Sidney Gilliat
Screenwriter
Frank Launder
Production Co
Individual Pictures Ltd.
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Comedy
Original Language
British English
Release Date (DVD)
Aug 10, 2005
Runtime
1h 36m