In sabotage agent, a fastpaced wartime adventure saga, robert donat plays a british officer posing a romanian named tartu in order to sabotage a nazi. Although the film is listed in hr production charts as being shot from late sep to midoct 1943, the sab form on the film, contained in an ampas library file, indicates that the film was completed on 10 jan 1943, and a modern source indicates that it was shot in jul and aug 1942. Terence stevenson the english captain, and jan tartu the womaniser. Valerie hobson, walter rilla, glynis johns, phyllis morris, martin miller, anthony eustrel, percy walsh. Please bookmark old movie time, and tell your friends about the movies too, it is greatly appreciated. The adventures of tartu began life with the working title sabotage agent, while the title tartu was also used. Donat is so wonderful as the romanian tattu, sleezy pomade using flamboyant. A british soldier fluent in rumanian and german, goes undercover to sabotage a german poisongas factory. The german bomber seen during the final scene is an actual german plane. The adventures of tartu 1943 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The adventures of tartu 1943 stevenson, a british soldier fluent in rumanian and german, goes undercover to sabotage a german poisongas factory. The blitz blazes on in england, but captain terence stevenson donat, has been. Dec 28, 2017 the adventures of tartu 1943 wwiiadventure part 12.
If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. The tartu film fund is budgeted at 150,000 euros annually. But when his contacts are destroyed, his cover may get him killed by the very underground he needs to succeed. Adventures of tartu dvd, 2009 for sale online ebay. Thoroughly entertaining, but a bit of fluff, even as war propaganda films go. Stevenson, a british soldier fluent in rumanian and german, goes undercover to sabotage a german poisongas factory. Made by mgm british studios in 1942, sabotage agent was released in the u. Adventures of tartu robert donat, glynis johns 1943 youtube. The adventures of tartu 1943 wwiiadventure part 12. May 09, 2018 robert donat the adventures of tartu 1943. Robert donat the adventures of tartu 1943 part 22 video. The film, adventures of tartu, is a one of the best ww ii british propoganda films.
He takes the risk of getting killed by the very underground he needs to succeed. Interest will be charged to your account from the purchase date if the balance is not paid in full within 6 months. With robert donat, valerie hobson, walter rilla, glynis johns. The adventures of tartu the film detective restored version dvd. A british agent, sent to blow up a nazi poison gas factory in czechoslovakia. Sabotage agent, also known as tartu is a 1943 british second world war spy film directed by harold s. To do this, stevenson assumes the identity of jan tartu, a noted rumanian chemical engineer, and gets a job working in the target factory. The adventures of tartu the film detective restored version dvd new.
He turns himself into jan tartu, a member of the rumanian iron guard. Of course the film doesnt display the nazis as strong and determined men, on the contrary the nazis are shown as. Adventures of tartu is the story of a british secret agent sent to sabotage a nazi poison gas manufacturing plant in germany during wwii. Vostfr the adventures of tartu 1943 film complet en. The adventures of tartu 1943 wwiiadventure duration. This propaganda film pits a britishborn, germaneducated, chemical engineer stevnson robert donat who speaks rumanian, german and russian fluently against nazis in eastern europe. British captain terence stevenson robert donat accepts an assignment even more dangerous than his everyday job of defusing unexploded bombs.
I turned on tcm and it was already on so i missed the first part, but what i saw was in the realm of. Captain stevenson becomes an iron guard named tartu the real tartu is dead and heads off, with minimal briefing and no espionage experience, to upset a nazi plot. The story sometimes stretches the edges of credibility, but it is so much fun watching it that such trivialities matter little. The adventures of tartu manufactured on demand on movies. Sabotage agent 1943 is a british spy thriller starring robert donat, valerie hobson, and glynis johns, directed by harold s. Find out if alternate versions exist for the adventures of tartu, 1943, directed by harold s. Captain terence stevenson with the british army is part of the bomb disposal unit in london, his primary job to defuse them. Robert donat appeared in many classic films including the 39 steps 1935, the citadel 1938 and goodbye mr. It was a morale booster of the era portraying nazis as highly corruptible due to their desire to seduce women and to gain personal advancement. In this ww ii espionage adventure set in 1940, british captain terence stevenson is assigned to sabotage a nazi controlled czechoslovakian factory after he steals the formula for the gas.
I had never even heard of the adventures of tartu prior to watching the film, and i was rather entertained by the dual roles in which robert donat played. Please let them know how much we appreciate them by commenting on their videos and subscribing to their channels. Adventures of tartu 1943 full movie captioned youtube. The adventures of tartu is a 1943 british second world war spy film directed by harold s. Robert donat and friedrich richter in the adventures of tartu 1943 robert. In this ww ii espionage adventure set in 1940, british captain terence stevenson is assigned to sabotage a nazi controlled czechoslovakian factory after. Bucquet, with robert donat, valerie hobson, walter rilla, at turner classic movies. A complete guide to all the new original series and films. He makes his way to czechoslovakia to steal the formula of a new nazi. Captain stevenson becomes an iron guard named tartu the real tartu is dead and heads off, with minimal briefing and no espionage experience. Tartu is a classic film noir feature length world war 2 espionage movie. Captain kidd 1945 pirate adventure movie age of sail film by the federal file.
Terrence stevenson robert donat, an englishman born in romania and educated in. Overview of the adventures of tartu, 1943, directed by harold s. Aug 29, 2014 adventures of tartu 1943 aka tartu 1943 aka sabotage agent 1943 directed by harold bucquet with a story by john higgins and a screenplay by john lee mahin captains courageous 1937 and howard emmett rogers this slightly above average espionage thriller was the first film mgm studios was able to get robert donat to agree to do after his oscar winning performance in goodbye mr. The adventures of tartu, dvd, manufactured on demand, warworld war ii, mystery suspense, 889290423160. The adventures of tartu letterboxd your life in film.
The germans quickly realize he is a saboteur, but he just manages to complete his task and escape from the heavily guarded plant, which blows up. The adventures of tartu alternate british title and american release title. The adventures of tartu stars robert donat as a rumanianborn british spy, dispatched to czechoslovakia during world war ii. Watch the adventures of tartu 1943 full movie free online. The film was released in england in late 1943 as sabotage agent, eight minutes longer 111 vs. May 07, 2019 the videos in my playlists are uploaded by many wonderful people who take a lot of time and effort to make these videos available for us to enjoy. He turns himself into a member of the rumanian iron guard. Posing as an ineffectual milquetoast, donat is hired as a chemist in a nazicontrolled poison gas factory. Estonian production companies providing production services for international film projects are eligible to apply for funding. The adventures of tartu the film detective restored version. The adventures of tartu trailer turner classic movies.
Jan tartu is a secret british undercover agent sent to sabotage a poisoned gas factory. Robert donet is one of the finest actors of that era. Sabotage agent 1943 is a british spy thriller starring. The adventures of tartu a world war 2 espionage thriller. After parachuting into romania, tartu, dressed as a dandy and assuming the air of a gigolo, travels toward czechoslovakia, pretending to be sympathetic to germany and wanted by the romanian people because of it. Below is a complete list of available movies sorted by year and imdb rating. New york times subscribers enjoy full access to timesmachineview over 150 years of new york. Terrence stevenson robert donat, an englishman born in romania and educated in germany, is called to the foreign office n london. The adventures of tartu 1943 the movie database tmdb. The adventures of tartu is stylishly directed by harold s. Details about the adventures of tartu the film detective restored version dvd new. The amazing adventure 1939 full movie by classic cinema collection. The adventures of tartu robert donat full length thriller.
His complete adventures from famous funnies 19411943 all stories. Despite having no experience as a spy, he is asked by his. Bucquet, with robert donat, valerie hobson, walter rilla. The videos in my playlists are uploaded by many wonderful people who take a lot of. The adventures of tartu 1943 mytvtogo network streaming. Under the scheme, the cash rebate for a single project is 1020% of eligible costs incurred in the tartu area. Best espionage films related with the nazi germany. The adventures of tartu, dvd, manufactured on demand, mystery suspense, 644827517527. Working in concert with the underground, our hero spends his offhours dismantling the nazi operation.
The video is dark and the audio is way out of sync so badly it is unwatchable. Captain terrance stevenson aka jan tartu is a british spy assigned to aid czech partisans in destroying a poison gas factory operated by the nazis. It was a typical flag waver of the era, portraying nazis as highly corruptible due to their desire to seduce women and to gain personal advancement. Apr 03, 2018 this film is best enjoyed for its fastmoving and intricate plot, complete with several sudden and unexpected twists. The difference in running time is due to a number of short added scenes, mostly near the end of the. This film may contain variations in audio and video quality due to limitations of the original source material. Son of monte cristo 1940 action adventure starring louis hayward, joan bennett, and george sanders by bob ropel. Despite having no experience as a spy, he is asked by his superiors, because of his academic background as a chemical engineer and being fluent in romanian and german, to. Tartu or more formally, the adventures of tartu stars robert donat as a rumanianborn british spy, dispatched to czechoslovakia during world war ii. Adventures of tartu robert donat, glynis johns 1943. The adventures of tartu full length thriller movie english. The best of the thirties, forties, fifties, and sixties.
However, the video and audio transfer of the film by alpha home entertainment studio is terible. Coming attractions for you 2020s most anticipated movies. Fluent in romanian and german and having studied chemical engineering, he is parachuted into romania to assume the identity of captain jan tartu, a member of the fascist iron guard. The adventures of tartu 1943 approved 1h 43min drama, romance, thriller october 1943 usa 1940. Videos you watch may be added to the tvs watch history and influence tv recommendations. The plane found its way into british hands after by complete mistake, it landed near bristol during july 1941. Feb 01, 2017 tartu is a classic film noir feature length world war 2 espionage movie. Jan 10, 2018 stevenson, a british soldier fluent in rumanian and german, goes undercover to sabotage a german poisongas factory. Tarto is the second largest city of estonia, after estonias political and financial capital tallinn tartu is often considered the intellectual centre of the country, especially since it is home to the nations oldest and most renowned university, the university of tartu. The adventures of tartu manufactured on demand on tcm shop. This film is best enjoyed for its fastmoving and intricate plot, complete with several sudden and unexpected twists. The adventures of tartu the film detective restored. In this ww ii espionage adventure set in 1940, british captain.