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Colonel Wyatt Turner

Colonel Turner is, opposite from Rolland, a strict and cold-blooded character. There is no doubt about his professionality, and he is the perfect stereotype of a movie officer in command. He expects nothing but the best from his men, and is definitely demanding in his ways.

Overview

  • Name Wyatt Turner
  • Rank Colonel
  • Nationality British
  • Role description Major role
  • First appearance 00:03:54 (Briefing the mission)
  • Actor Patrick Wymark

Background

Colonel Turner spent the years 1940-43 in Germany, first in the Wehrmacht - and after a while he managed to penetrate the General Head Quarters in Berlin. It's said he knew Hitler quite well. Rolland considers him the best agent in the organisation.

Comments

Patrick Wymark fullfills and even magnifies all sides of Colonel Turner. Both good and bad. He does a brilliant impression.

Favourite scene

Turner holding the submachine gun, attempting to fire it after learning it doesn’t work, his expression resigned and fearful.

The end scene!

Favourite line

Turner watching Rolland, his own expression reflecting unease.

Colonel Wyatt Turner: It looks is that you're right, sir.

Vice Admiral Roll: Yes, I'm afraid so. Who's next I wonder. Smith himself perhaps.

Colonel Wyatt Turner: No, I doubt that. Some people have a sixth sence. He has a sixth as an seven to a eight. He«s our best agent.

Vice Admiral Roll: Except your self.

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Random stills

The plane gaining speed and about to lift off, with the rear landing wheel having left the ground, and the airfield buildings and two burning planes visible in the background.
The plane’s takeoff marks the mission’s climax.