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Vera Atkins:
We don't expect you to partake in all of the usual fieldwork. Virginia Hall:
Well, I can... Vera Atkins:
Your mission is to create a hub in central France to support agents with money, safe houses, whatever they need. F Section needs organization. One moment. [checking the tag on Virginia's skirt] Vera Atkins:
American. Good. [giving her a package of pills] Vera Atkins:
These will help you stay alert. They'll also help with the pain. Use in moderation; if you take too many, you'll pass out. And Virginia, we're desperate for information about life in France. Our spies are dying without it. When you get to Lyon, don't be fooled. Even in the unoccupied zone, people are desperate. Common folks are becoming collaborators. Militia police are dominated by the Nazis. A Frenchman named Dr. Chevain will be expecting you. 13 Place du Point du Jour. Virginia Hall:
13 Place du Point du Jour. Vera Atkins:
Good. Passcode: [in French] Vera Atkins:
I'm a new patient. Passcode response: [in French again] Vera Atkins:
For Dr. Chevain? Your response: [in French a third time] Vera Atkins:
No. Dr. Benoit. Virginia Hall:
[repeating it in French]
No. Dr. Benoit. Vera Atkins:
Exactly. He's part of the local resistance. He speaks English well. Virginia Hall:
Good. Vera Atkins:
Stay detached from all agents. Feelings confuse decisions. Agent Alfonse is already on the ground as his wireless mark. More will follow as you build your network. [giving her another box] Vera Atkins:
And keep this with you at all times. Virginia Hall:
What is this? Vera Atkins:
Cyanide. A more dignified end than the Gestapo will give you
We don't expect you to partake in all of the usual fieldwork. Virginia Hall:
Well, I can... Vera Atkins:
Your mission is to create a hub in central France to support agents with money, safe houses, whatever they need. F Section needs organization. One moment. [checking the tag on Virginia's skirt] Vera Atkins:
American. Good. [giving her a package of pills] Vera Atkins:
These will help you stay alert. They'll also help with the pain. Use in moderation; if you take too many, you'll pass out. And Virginia, we're desperate for information about life in France. Our spies are dying without it. When you get to Lyon, don't be fooled. Even in the unoccupied zone, people are desperate. Common folks are becoming collaborators. Militia police are dominated by the Nazis. A Frenchman named Dr. Chevain will be expecting you. 13 Place du Point du Jour. Virginia Hall:
13 Place du Point du Jour. Vera Atkins:
Good. Passcode: [in French] Vera Atkins:
I'm a new patient. Passcode response: [in French again] Vera Atkins:
For Dr. Chevain? Your response: [in French a third time] Vera Atkins:
No. Dr. Benoit. Virginia Hall:
[repeating it in French]
No. Dr. Benoit. Vera Atkins:
Exactly. He's part of the local resistance. He speaks English well. Virginia Hall:
Good. Vera Atkins:
Stay detached from all agents. Feelings confuse decisions. Agent Alfonse is already on the ground as his wireless mark. More will follow as you build your network. [giving her another box] Vera Atkins:
And keep this with you at all times. Virginia Hall:
What is this? Vera Atkins:
Cyanide. A more dignified end than the Gestapo will give you
Full Transcript
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One moment
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American
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Good
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These will help you stay alert
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They'll also help with the pain
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Use in moderation
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If you take too many you'll pass out
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And Virginia we're desperate for information
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about life in France
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Our spies are dying without it
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When you get to Lyon don't be fooled
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Even in the unoccupied zone people are desperate
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Common folks are becoming collaborators
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Vichy police are dominated by the Nazis
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A frenchman named Dr Chevain will be expecting you
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Movie Summary
In the beginning of WWII, with Britain becoming desperate, Churchill orders his new spy agency - SOE - to recruit and train women as spies.

