Page 10 of 29 A high ranking Russian official defects to the United States, where he is interviewed by US agent Michael Nordstrom. The defector reveals that a French spy ring codenamed "Topaz" has been passing NATO secrets to the Russians. Michael calls in his French friend and counterpart Andre Devereaux to expose the spies. A highly ranked Russian official, Boris Kusenov (Per-Axel Arosenius), his wife and daughter defect to America. Hoped to be a boon for their efforts battling the Cold War with Russia, the Americans soon find out that they have more to deal with than first thought, with Kusenov being less than cooperative, especially in regards to anything to do with a known leak in the French government, codenamed Topaz, which has seen top secret files leaked to those in Moscow. On discovering an agreement between the Russians and Cubans, agent Nordstrom (John Forsythe) enlists the aid of his friend, and French agent, Andre Devereaux (Frederick Stafford) who accompagny at that time his daughter Mich

release year: 1969

star(s): Alfred Hitchcock