A double agent, Duško Popov, navigates high-stakes espionage in America, facing FBI suspicions and Axis traps. From casino tricks to a Buick scheme, Popov's covert missions are filled with tension, betrayal, and determination as he outsmarts enemies and confronts setbacks.
Popov cleverly outwits German spies in a casino, showcasing his intelligence and resourcefulness.
Encounter with FBI uncovers Nazi microdots, highlighting the imminent threat of the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Deep dives
Popov Plays High Stakes in the Casino
Duszko Popov, a double agent, enters a casino to hand over money given by his German spymaster to British intelligence, outwitting a German gambling lord. Despite the British Naval Intelligence Officer tailing him, Popov makes a daring $38,000 bet to maintain his cover, leaving Block, the gambling lord, embarrassed.
Popov's Mission in the USA
Assigned to spy on Pearl Harbor, Popov arrives in the USA, ensuring his security measures by marking his suitcases and using undercover tactics. He purchases a car to uphold his playboy facade, funded by the Nazis. Popov's encounter with FBI's Sam Foxworth unveils microdots used by Germans, warning of a potential attack on Pearl Harbor.
Popov's Clashes and Diplomatic Intrigues
Facing setbacks with FBI interference and restrictions, Popov's vacation plans with a suspected spy end abruptly, showcasing tensions with the FBI's management. A meeting with Hoover leads to hostility, signaling obstacles in communication and cooperation. As Popov gathers intel in Brazil for the Abwehr, his encounters with MI6's Walter Wren hint at geopolitical intrigues and tensions.
MI6 double agent Duško Popov is heading to America, armed with evidence of Japan’s keen interest in the US Pearl Harbor naval base. But he's about to discover that the biggest threat to his mission are the very people he’s here to help: the FBI.
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