Review of Topaz (1945) by Pete H — 12 Jun 2007

Very interesting film- all over the place, great characters, reminds me of the movie CQ, I think this film might have inspired it a little...

This review of Topaz (1945) was written by Pete H on 12 Jun 2007.

Topaz has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Matthew D (1,591) on 24 Feb 2015

Based on the 1967 Cold War novel by Leon Uris, the film is about a French intelligence agent who becomes entangled in the Cold War politics…

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By Jack G (1,167) on 30 Sep 2016

It's a shame to go into a film by a director with a massive, amazing career and reputation and knowing that this particular film isn't regarded…

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By Gary C (555) on 10 Dec 2010

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By Adam D (1,043) on 13 Aug 2015

TOPAZ, based on a novel of the same name by Leon Uris, was Hitchcock's second (and final) foray into the Cold War, and is about a French agent…

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By Alexander P (1,095) on 10 Dec 2011

Not one of Hitchcock's best, but Hitchcock none the less. For a change I actually spotted his cameo…

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By Pavan R (814) on 10 Sep 2012

I am a huge Hitchcock fan - and I never saw this one…

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By Lady D (826) on 04 May 2011

It's hard to say why Topaz feels less exciting than many of Hitchcock's other movies. Was he getting tired in his advancing age (70)…

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By Julia O (203) on 09 Jan 2013

My appreciation of Hitchcock makes it hard for me to criticize this film. But in all honesty, it wasn't that greatest…

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By Dave Kehr (1,442) for Chicago Reader (7,190) on 10 Oct 2015

Few directors are capable of this kind of structural experimentation so late in their careers, and Hitchcock deserves much credit for his audacity…

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