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The Spy Who

The Spy Who Inspired 007 | Warning Signs | 2

Feb 27, 2024
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.
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  • 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.

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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.

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