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The Iron Curtain

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A clerk in the Soviet embassy in Canada after World War II, Igor Gouzenko (Dana Andrews) is increasingly troubled by his work for duplicitous government officials. Hoping to forge a better life for his wife, Anna (Gene Tierney), and their young son, Igor decides to defect. Though he's pursued by loyal Soviets who are charged with bringing him back to the Soviet Union, he provides Canadian officials with key documents detailing his government's underhanded efforts to obtain atomic bomb plans.

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Alberto Abuín Espinof 'The Iron Curtain' becomes, in a short time - the film doesn't arrive in an hour and a half - in a vibrant story of survival, in which the personal prevails above the general. [Full Review in Spanish] Sep 4, 2019 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Seems like a museum piece... Rated: C Apr 14, 2003 Full Review Read all reviews

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Leo P Uncle Joe is watching and listening to what you say, unless you play your records loud. Preferably Shostakovich. Top nuclear secrets change hands with apparent ease. A couple of Canadians betray their country, one Soviet betrays his, and a Russian General goes on a drinking spree as he is disillusioned with everyone. This entertaining thriller is, supposedly, based on a true story. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/11/25 Full Review j f Mediocore red baiting exposé, but one that reminds us that life in the Crown's Canada could be even worse. There should have been a sequel, Syrupy Drapes, with Dana Andrews evading the Mounties to come south and experience real freedom. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 12/21/23 Full Review Audience Member a good cold war war filmed in Ottawa Canada Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/20/23 Full Review Audience Member based on a true story Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review ashley h The Iron Curtain is an excellent film. It is about a Russian spy living in Canada. Dana Andrews and Gene Tierney give excellent performances. The screenplay is well written. William A. Wellman did a great job directing this movie. I enjoyed watching this motion picture because of the thrills. The Iron Curtain is a must see. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member good noir-ish thriller. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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William A. Wellman

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Dana Andrews

Igor Gouzenko

Gene Tierney

Anna Gouzenko

June Havoc

Nina Karanova

Berry Kroeger

John Grubb

Edna Best

Mrs. Albert Foster
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Synopsis A clerk in the Soviet embassy in Canada after World War II, Igor Gouzenko (Dana Andrews) is increasingly troubled by his work for duplicitous government officials. Hoping to forge a better life for his wife, Anna (Gene Tierney), and their young son, Igor decides to defect. Though he's pursued by loyal Soviets who are charged with bringing him back to the Soviet Union, he provides Canadian officials with key documents detailing his government's underhanded efforts to obtain atomic bomb plans.
Director
William A. Wellman
Production Co
Twentieth Century Fox
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 27m