There was the scene where Latimere systematically exposed Browne (Trevor Howard) for having been a turncoat during WWII, essentially resigning from the British Diplomatic Sevice and defecting to Nazi Germany where he made propaganda broadcasts. I was curious if Browne was based on a factual character/real event?
"I've always tried to teach you two things. First: Never let them see you bleed. Second: Always have an escape plan." — Q
There were several British men who turned coat and supported the Nazis. Do a google search on William Joyce, AKA Lord Haw Haw. Also check the British Free Corps. Browne struck me as a composite of Joyce and John Amery, founder of the BFC.
"She was a long, tall, authentic blonde. I loved her as much as I loved my .45..."
Thanks. I'll check it out. In the movie it sounded too real to be pure movie fiction, so I assumed Browne was based on a real character or, as you point out, a composite of several people.
"I've always tried to teach you two things. First: Never let them see you bleed. Second: Always have an escape plan." — Q
It was neat the way some factual elements were utilised to make the story more realistic.🐭
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