Review of Topaz (1969) by Tomek S — 01 Feb 2010

Quite gripping. it's always amazing to see how Hitchcock mixes politics and romance, and how instantly and smoothly he can change the topic of the movie.

This review of Topaz (1969) was written by Tomek S on 01 Feb 2010.

Topaz has generally received mixed reviews.

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