Triple Cross

Triple Cross, in the US on Amazon Prime Video, and in the UK on Amazon Prime Video, respects the story underneath its action rather than burying it. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. 82 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Christopher Plummer is the obvious draw, but the supporting cast gives the action its context. Put it on tonight on Amazon Prime Video and see for yourself.

Triple Cross arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. The set pieces are impressive, but it is the story underneath them that gives Triple Cross its staying power. Safecracker Eddie Chapman is languishing in prison on the island of Jersey when the Nazis arrive. An adept manipulator of situations, Chapman convinces the Germans to use him to spy on the British. And when the would-be traitor arrives home, he convinces the English to use him as a double agent -- in exchange for a full pardon. The physicality Christopher Plummer and Romy Schneider bring elevates every sequence. It was released in 1966. What separates Triple Cross from disposable action entertainment is character work that survives the explosions. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

The genre has a long history of front-loading its best moments — Triple Cross is not one of those. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Christopher Plummer is the obvious draw, but the supporting cast gives the action the context it needs to land. The action holds up because the character work underneath it never lets up.

Triple Cross was released in 1966, directed by Terence Young. The full 140-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.