The Spy Who Encore: The Spy Who Inspired 007 | Warning Signs | 2
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Jul 29, 2025 Duško Popov's thrilling escapades as a double agent take center stage as he navigates a high-stakes baccarat game in 1941. He juggles his playboy lifestyle with dangerous espionage missions in Manhattan, all while under the watchful eyes of the FBI. The tension escalates as Popov struggles to earn trust while carrying critical intelligence about Japan's intentions. The narrative culminates in the shocking lead-up to the Pearl Harbor attack, showcasing the perils of espionage and the dire consequences of miscommunication.
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Popov's High-Stakes Casino Bet
- Dusko Popov boldly places $38,000 on a casino table to impress a British naval intelligence officer.
- His ten times average yearly bet humiliates an arrogant player and confirms his daring cover identity.
Popov's Counter-Surveillance Tactics
- Popov arrives in Manhattan and immediately takes counter-surveillance steps to detect if his hotel room is being searched.
- He marks suitcase positions and traps a hair in his bag clasp to check for intrusions.
FBI Doubts Popov's Pearl Harbor Warning
- Popov meets FBI head Sam Foxworth and reveals secret microdot intelligence about Pearl Harbor via coded letters.
- Foxworth focuses on microdot tech but doubts the threat, signaling FBI skepticism of Popov.
