Topaz is a 1969 film directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The film's plot is a Cold War espionage thriller that follows the story of a French secret agent tasked with uncovering a Soviet spy network. 

Plot

The film opens with the implication of a high-ranking Soviet official in the defection of a Soviet dissident official, Michail Kuznetsov, in Copenhagen. This event triggers a series of events involving French, American, and Soviet secret agents.

French secret agent André Devereaux (played by Frédérick Stafford) is tasked with discovering the identity of a traitor within the French secret service and dismantling a Soviet spy network known as "Topaz." His investigation takes him to various locations, including New York, Copenhagen, and Cuba.

During his mission, Devereaux collaborates with American agents and faces dangerous situations, including betrayals and murders. The plot unfolds with suspense as Devereaux tries to unravel the complex spy network and protect his family from threats.

"Topaz" is known for its realism in depicting the world of espionage during the Cold War and provides a compelling insight into the clandestine activities of international intelligence services.

Director: Alfred Hitchcock

Writer: Samuel A. Taylor (based on the novel by Leon Uris)

Producer: Alfred Hitchcock

Music: Maurice Jarre

Main Cast:

• Frederick Stafford as André Devereaux
• Dany Robin as Nicole Devereaux
• John Vernon as Rico Parra
• Karin Dor as Juanita de Cordoba
• Michel Piccoli as Jacques Granville
• Philippe Noiret as Henri Jarre
• Roscoe Lee Browne as Philippe Dubois
• John Forsythe as Michael Nordstrom

Major Awards: The film did not win major Oscars.

Box Office Gross: The film was not a major box office success.

Critical Reception:  The film is known for its action sequences and spy intrigue but did not achieve the success of Hitchcock's previous works. While the director did his best to create tension, the film received mixed reviews from critics and was not a major box office success. However, it continues to have a following among espionage film enthusiasts.