本片背景在二次大战前夕,德国货轮艾根号由澳洲监管下逃出,只求全舰平安返乡,结果却被德国塑造成海上英雄,最后被纳粹政府当饵,成为英军追击目标。本片情节丰富,演员的表演特别出色,但拍摄手法欠缺新意。
Capt. Karl Ehrlich:
I won't lie for you!
Counsel General Hepke:
Of course not! I wouldn't think of asking you to lie... you haven't had the proper diplomatic training.