Join us as Dan and Tom decode the 1967 movie THE DOUBLE MAN. This movie starring Yul Brynner has a great plot twist. But is it any good? Listen to find out!

This movie is set in the Austrian Alps, where we join CIA officer Dan Slater as he investigates his son's suspicious skiing death. Meanwhile, as he digs deeper, he uncovers a Soviet plot to infiltrate the CIA. The film blends Cold War paranoia with identity deception in a tense alpine setting.

To sum up, this is an interesting example of a mid-1960s spy movie. Specifically, it is dark and tense with a lack of high action scenes.

These are the things we decode in this episode. As a result, we answer the question: is THE DOUBLE MAN worth a watch?

· The plot – does it work?

· Yul Brynner’s performance as Dan Slater

· The supporting cast

· What works in the movie?

· What doesn’t work? There is one big miss for us.

· Why did we think of THE WIZARD OF OZ at one point?

· How the Austrian Alps setting enhances the movie

· Finally, did we like it?

· And of course, there is more!

So, take a listen and let us know what you think. Have you seen this movie? If you have, do you agree with our analysis?

If not, let us know if you watch it after listening.

Let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you think of this episode. Just drop us a note at info@spymovienavigator.com. The more we hear from you, the better the show will surely be! We’ll give you a shout-out in a future episode!

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What makes THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS so good? Join Dan and Tom as they dive in to discover exactly what does make it so good!

THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS introduced us to a new actor playing James Bond, Timothy Dalton. This ended Roger Moore’s twelve-year run in the role. With the new actor, the series shifted to a grittier, less humorous James Bond.

These are the things we decode as we answer the question: What makes THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS so good?

· Timothy Dalton’s changes to the portrayal of James Bond

· The return to Fleming

· The geopolitical shift in this movie.

· Who were some real-world Russian defectors

· The scenes that worked well

· The Cold War intrigue

· Mistrust and Manipulations

· How real-world events at the time of this movie’s release strengthened the story.

· Cary Edwards’ book, “He Disagreed with Something tht Ate Him”

· What did Tom want to hire Necros to do for him?

· The score and title song – good or bad?

· And more!

So, take a listen and let us know what you think. Are you a Timothy Dalton-as-James Bond fan?

To sum up, if you have seen this movie, what do you think? Were we on point with our thoughts? What did you like and what would you have changed about the movie?

Let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you think of this episode. Just drop us a note at info@spymovienavigator.com. The more we hear from you, the better the show will surely be! We’ll give you a shout-out in a future episode!

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Episode Webpage: http://bit.ly/4n31JTW

Dan and Tom are joined by Dr. Wesley Britton to decode the 1987 movie THE IMPOSSIBLE SPY. This movie tells the story of a real Israeli spy, Elie Cohen. Without a doubt, he was one of the most successful spies in history. Is this movie worth a watch?

This episode has two sections. First, we discuss with Dr. Wesley Britton some of the information about Elie’s story and the making of the movie. Then, we decode the movie in depth.

Dr. Britton is the host of the online radio show and Podcast, “Flashback with Wes Britton” He has also written multiple books about spies in television, the movies, and real-life including Beyond Bond: Spies in Fiction and Film and Onscreen and Undercover: The Ultimate Book of Movie Espionage. We have used both of these books in developing our podcasts. And, his website SpywiseSecretDossier.com is a treasure trove of information on spies.

Elie Cohen’s story is a compelling look at real-world spycraft and dealing with spying while at the same time having a wife and children.

These are the things we decode in our look at THE IMPOSSIBLE SPY:

· Details on this great cast.

· Some of the challenges executive producer Harvey Chertok and Director Jim Goddard encountered in getting this movie made

· How Elie Cohen helped the Israelis with his spying

· Some discrepancies between the movie and real life.

· Some of the differences between this movie and the streaming series “The Spy” which also tells Elie’s story

· What is it like to be the wife of a spy?

· And more!

So, take a listen and let us know what you think. Have you heard of THE IMPOSSIBLE SPY before this episode? How about Elie Cohen? As a result of listening to this episode, did you watch it?

To sum up, if you have seen this movie, what do you think? Were we on point with our thoughts? What did you like and what would you have changed about the movie?

Let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you think of this episode. Just drop us a note at info@spymovienavigator.com. The more we hear from you, the better the show will surely be! We’ll give you a shout-out in a future episode!

You can check out all of our CRACKING THE CODE OF SPY MOVIES podcast episodes on your favorite podcast app or our website. In addition, you can check out our YouTube channel as well.

Episode Webpage: https://bit.ly/3TfU6f7