Review by Gary Tooze

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Description: Soviet soldier turned bureaucrat Igor Gouzenko is assigned to his first overseas posting in 1943 to Ottawa, Canada, as a cipher clerk for the military attaché, their offices in a secret wing of the Soviet embassy. Igor is not to tell anyone what he does for a living, he given a cover story which he is to recite even when questioned by his own people. He and his wife Anna Gouzenko are supposed to be cordial to their Canadian neighbors and associates, but not fraternize or befriend them, as they are still considered the enemy, despite both countries being on the same side in the war. Igor follows his instructions to a T, but it is more difficult for Anna, who does not have the distraction of work during the day, and who can see that their neighbors are not their enemies but good people much like themselves. Over the next few years, Igor sees that what is happening around him and the work in which he is involved will not result in a world in which he wants to raise his newborn son.

 

 

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Strangely, bare-bones from Signal One - not even a menu, but the package does include a second disc DVD, making it 'Dual Format'.

BOTTOM LINE:
The Iron Curtain isn't Noir although has some of the dark cinema conventions. Its a personal story of one man's wavering loyalty, love for family and his motivating, and morally provoked, actions. It's a good film! The Signal One Blu-ray is bare-bones but offers a stellar  a/v presentation, thick with grain and starring some favorites in Dana Andrews, Gene Tierney, June Havoc and support. Unique film - but still plenty of value.   

Gary Tooze

April 26th, 2017