Karin finds herself back at home in Dresden when the flight on which she is stewardess, is forced down. She is then used by the State police to find her wanted brother, so when Jim arrives to get her back, he has to watch his back.
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Cast
| Richard Greene | ... |
Capt. Jim Kyle
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| Eva Bartok | ... |
Karin von Seefeldt
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| Marius Goring | ... |
Hans Körtner
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| Lucie Mannheim | ... |
Frau von Seefeldt
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Andree Melly | ... |
Linda
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George Mikell | ... |
Pieter von Seefeldt
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| John Welsh | ... |
Turner
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| Denis Shaw | ... |
Krumm
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| Annette Carell | ... |
Governor
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Gaylord Cavallaro | ... |
Twining
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| Leonard Sachs | ... |
Waiter
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| Brian Wilde | ... |
Bill Seddon
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| Steve Plytas | ... |
Zimmerman
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Guy Kingsley Poynter | ... |
Capt. Law
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André Mikhelson | ... |
Russian Colonel
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Court Benson | ... |
Capt. Magee (uncredited)
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Carmen Blanck | ... |
1st Wardress (uncredited)
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Max Brimmell | ... |
Russian Guard (uncredited)
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Maurice Browning | ... |
Contact Man (uncredited)
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Ian Curry | ... |
1st Vopo (uncredited)
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| Bill Edwards | ... |
Young Man (uncredited)
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Thomas Foulkes | ... |
Vopo (uncredited)
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Marie France | ... |
Blonde (uncredited)
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Pat Hagan | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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| John G. Heller | ... |
Truck Driver (uncredited)
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| Gertan Klauber | ... |
Reception Clerk (uncredited)
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Sheldon Lawrence | ... |
Operator (uncredited)
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Martin Lyder | ... |
Airline Passenger (uncredited)
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| Richard Marner | ... |
Russian Officer (uncredited)
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Hannah Norbert | ... |
Frau Shultz (uncredited)
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Bill Rayment | ... |
Airline Passenger (uncredited)
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| Michael Sarne | ... |
East German Policeman (uncredited)
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Frederick Schrecker | ... |
Diener (uncredited)
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Michael Shaw | ... |
2nd Vopo (uncredited)
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John Wilder | ... |
Krumm's Assistant (uncredited)
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| Margaret Withers | ... |
Elderly British Lady (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Compton Bennett | ||
Written by
| John Cresswell | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Compton Bennett | ... | (screenplay) |
| John Harlow | ... | (additional scenes) |
| Charles F. Blair | ... | (novel "Thunder Above") (as Charles F. Blair Jnr.) & |
| A.J. Wallis | ... | (novel "Thunder Above") |
Produced by
| John Martin | ... | producer |
Music by
| Kenneth Pakeman | ||
Cinematography by
| Eric Cross | ... | director of photography |
Editorial Department
| Alec Wilson | ... | supervising editor |
Art Direction by
| Bernard Sarron | ||
Makeup Department
| Harold Fletcher | ... | makeup artist |
| Pearl Tipaldi | ... | hairdresser |
Production Management
| Fred A. Swan | ... | production supervisor (as Fred A. Swann) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Jack Causey | ... | assistant director |
| John Harlow | ... | second unit director |
| Jim Brennan | ... | third assistant director (uncredited) |
| David Tringham | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Claude Hitchcock | ... | sound recordist |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Lionel Banes | ... | second unit cameraman |
| Eric Besche | ... | camera operator |
| Robert Navarro | ... | second unit cameraman (as Bob Navarro) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Evelyn Gibbs | ... | wardrobe |
Music Department
| Raymond Cohen | ... | leader: the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra |
| Kenneth Pakeman | ... | music director / conductor (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Doreen Soan | ... | continuity |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Welbeck Film Distributors (1960) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (as Welbeck Film Distributors Ltd.) (present)
- J. Arthur Rank Film Distributors (1960) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Rare Films and More (2016) (United States) (DVD)
- Media Target Distribution (2019) (Germany) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (music played by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
East German refugee Karin finds herself back at home in Dresden when the flight on which she is stewardess, between Berlin and the West, is forced down. She is then used by the State police to find her wanted brother, so when colleague - and fiancé - Jim arrives to get her back to the western sector of Berlin, he has to watch his back. Written by Jeremy Perkins {J-26} |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Although set in East Berlin, the entire film was shot in England. See more » |
| Goofs | After the flight crew is taken into the holding room by the local political officers, Karin lights up a cigarette in spite of the Rauchen Verboten (No Smoking) sign clearly visible on the wall behind her. The military guard doesn't say a word as she continues to smoke. See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Opening credits prologue: BERLIN 1960 See more » |