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Against the Wind is a 1948 British movie, directed by Charles Crichton, and starring Robert Beatty, Simone Signoret, and Jack Warner. The film is an espionage thriller set during World War II, where a group of British agents are sent into occupied France to aid the French Resistance in gathering intelligence to aid the Allies' war effort.

The main character, Michael (Robert Beatty), is a young Scottish soldier who becomes a spy after a traumatic experience in which most of his platoon are killed during an ambush by Germans soldiers. He is recruited by Major Samson (Jack Warner) to infiltrate the French Resistance, where he meets and falls in love with a beautiful French woman, Jeanne (Simone Signoret). Jeanne is also part of the Resistance and the two of them soon find themselves working together to gather intelligence for their handlers in London.

Against the Wind is a classic wartime movie that captures the mood of the era superbly. The tension and fear of the Resistance fighters are portrayed vividly, as well as the constant danger they find themselves in, as they have to evade the Gestapo at every turn. The scenes in which they undertake their missions are thrilling, with nail-biting suspense as they try to outmaneuver the enemy.

The performances in the movie are excellent, with Robert Beatty giving a strong performance as Michael, a man who is haunted by his past and seeking redemption for his mistakes. Simone Signoret is also excellent as Jeanne, a woman who is fiercely independent and brave, despite the danger she faces every day. Their relationship is portrayed with great subtlety and nuance, and the chemistry between the two actors is palpable.

The film is also notable for its use of authentic locations, filmed on location in France, which lends the movie a sense of realism and authenticity. The bombed-out streets of Le Havre and the picturesque countryside of rural France are used to great effect, adding to the atmosphere of the film.

Against the Wind is a movie that stands the test of time, despite being over 70 years old. It captures the spirit of a time when ordinary people were called upon to do extraordinary things, and how they rose to the challenge despite the dangers they faced. It is a movie that should be seen by anyone interested in history, war movies, or espionage thrillers.

Against the Wind is a 1949 war movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 36 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.3.