Albert Pascoe (played by Donald Houston) is a protagonist in Doublecross.
Local Cornish fisherman hired to transport three foreigners to France for money. After overhearing that Dmitri murdered a man and stole state secrets, Albert sabotages their compass to strand them at Land's End. He defends Anna's innocence to the police, falls in love with her, and successfully outsmarts the criminals. Dmitri Krassin (played by Anton Diffring) appears in Doublecross.
Foreign spy and murderer who killed a man while stealing UK state secrets. He and his associates plot to kill Albert after reaching France, but their escape is foiled by Albert's compass sabotage. He is physically confronted by Albert upon landing. Clifford (played by Allan Cuthbertson) appears in Doublecross.
Foreign associate of Dmitri who joins the plot to murder Albert after the smuggling trip. Albert spits in his face during the confrontation, and he is stranded at Land's End along with Dmitri after the boat's compass is altered.
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Characters
Albert Pascoe
(played by Donald Houston) — protagonist
Local Cornish fisherman hired to transport three foreigners to France for money. After overhearing that Dmitri murdered a man and stole state secrets, Albert sabotages their compass to strand them at...
Dmitri Krassin
(played by Anton Diffring) — supporting
Foreign spy and murderer who killed a man while stealing UK state secrets. He and his associates plot to kill Albert after reaching France, but their escape is foiled by Albert's compass sabotage. He...
Clifford
(played by Allan Cuthbertson) — supporting
Foreign associate of Dmitri who joins the plot to murder Albert after the smuggling trip. Albert spits in his face during the confrontation, and he is stranded at Land's End along with Dmitri after th...
Key Relationships
Dmitri Krassin → Clifford
(Alliance Partner)
Albert Pascoe → Clifford
(Professional Employer)
Albert Pascoe → Dmitri Krassin
(Professional Employer)
Story Analysis
A Cornish fisherman outsmarts foreign spies and murderers by altering his boat's compass, leading to a beach confrontation and a new beginning.