Mata Hari (1985)

In the simmering Paris of 1914, the dazzling Dutch-born dancer known as Mata Hari ascends the stages, her allure as captivating as the impending war between France and Germany. As tensions rise, she unexpectedly finds herself on a journey to Berlin, becoming an unwilling participant in a deadly game of espionage and intrigue. Her voyage takes a chilling turn when a French agent is ruthlessly killed on the train, casting a dark shadow over her encounter with a young German army officer. Yet, it's not the end of her story; she is liberated from the clutches of arrest by the same German officer, and as war erupts around them, she is drafted by German Intelligence to spy on France. Using her enchanting charm and influential contacts within the high society of Europe, she becomes a chameleonic spy, collecting military secrets and playing a dangerous game of double-dealing between the two warring nations. Loosely inspired by the real-life World War I spy, Mata Hari's tale is a mesmerizing blend of seduction, treachery, and wartime espionage. Her life unfolds like a complex dance of deception, where each step draws her deeper into a world of shadows. As she navigates this perilous path, her deceptions eventually begin to unravel, setting a dramatic and suspenseful stage for the consequences that are to follow. In this thrilling narrative, Mata Hari's fascinating and perilous journey is brought to life, a testament to a woman caught in the crossfire of war, duty, and desire.

Mata Hari is an action movie featuring Sylvia Kristel and directed by Curtis Harrington.

It is possible to buy Mata Hari on Apple TV.