Cloak and Dagger (1946) | A 1946 espionage thriller film starring Gary Cooper and Lilli Palmer

"Cloak and Dagger" is a 1946 espionage thriller film directed by Fritz Lang, starring Gary Cooper and Lilli Palmer. Set during World War II, the story follows an American nuclear physicist, Professor Alvah Jesper (played by Gary Cooper), who is recruited by the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) for a dangerous mission in Nazi-occupied Italy. Tasked with preventing the Nazis from developing an atomic bomb, Jesper goes undercover and faces various challenges, including encounters with enemy agents and a suspenseful journey through enemy territory. Lilli Palmer plays the role of Gina, a resistance fighter who becomes Jesper's ally. The film explores themes of wartime espionage, sacrifice, and the race against time to prevent a catastrophic weapon from falling into the wrong hands. "Cloak and Dagger" is known for its intense atmosphere, intricate plot, and Gary Cooper's compelling performance.