Charlotte Gray Movie Synopsis
In London, 1942, a seemingly chance encounter with a stranger on a train leads a young Scottish woman (Blanchett) to consider enlisting in a special operation with the French Resistance. When her lover, a Royal Air Force pilot (Penry-Jones), is shot down in the line of duty, Charlotte joins the secret mission as a means to serve her country and find the man she loves.
Assuming a new identity, "Dominique" parachutes behind enemy lines in Southern France, where she rendezvous with Julien Levade (Crudup), the leader of the local resistance group. Posing as the new housekeeper for Julien's father (Gambon), "Dominique" serves as a liaison between the British government and the resistance fighters, helping to thwart Nazi efforts to move munitions and abduct local Jews, while secretly attempting to learn the fate of her missing lover.
Based on the best–selling novel by Sebastian Faulks.
Well-acted, well-portrayed. Well done! It was sort of a love conquers all criteria. Cate Blanchett and Billy Crudup are amazing together. This movie was very dramatic and well researched. I really enjoyed it and can`t wait to see Cate in something else.
A wonderful film. It sucessfully combines elements of drama, suspense and action. Cate Blanchett, Billy Crudup and Michael Gambon all put in great performances and the direction is peerless. This film is a must-see for anyone who enjoys good films and/or Cate Blancett.