The Big Chief

Storyline

A legendary spy, creator of the Red Orchestra intelligence network. During World War II, he was engaged in espionage for the Soviet Union by collecting and relaying valuable military and political intel about the Third Reich and its allies. After the war, as a Polish Jew, he becomes persona non grata. Yet when in 1968 his fellow worshippers are forced to leave Poland, he is denied a visa. Without work, under constant surveillance, and accused of treason, Leopold Trepper’s only dream is that of emigrating.