Code Name: Emerald (1985): cast, story & where to watch

1985 · Film · ★ 6.7

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Released in 1985, Code Name: Emerald is an action, drama and war film directed by Jonathan Sanger, running about 95 minutes. “Double agent. Double cross. Trained by the Americans. Trusted by the Nazis. One man holds the secret to the invasion of Normandy.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In preparation for Operation Overlord, the Allied invasion of Nazi occupied territory, the 'overlords' were the few Allied agents who knew the details of the operation. When one them is captured by the Germans, a double agent must infiltrate occupied Paris, with the help of a high level German officer and the French resistance.

Who’s in it. Code Name: Emerald stars Ed Harris as Gus Lang, Max von Sydow as Jürgen Brausch, Horst Buchholz as Walter Hoffman and Helmut Berger as Ernst Ritter, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Code Name: Emerald has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Code Name: Emerald page.

If you liked it. Fans of Code Name: Emerald tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Code Name: Emerald (1985)?
In US, Code Name: Emerald is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Code Name: Emerald worth watching?
Code Name: Emerald holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Code Name: Emerald?
Code Name: Emerald stars Ed Harris, Max von Sydow, Horst Buchholz, Helmut Berger and Cyrielle Clair.
When was Code Name: Emerald released?
Code Name: Emerald was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.