What is Paul Newman doing in The Secret War of Harry Frigg?

Strong story premise, excellent supporting cast and generally good dialog work to smooth over sometimes static direction and sluggish pacing.

I've seen lousy movies before, but never one that seemed ashamed of itself. At times the actors seem to be in pain, and the movie itself is down-at-the-mouth and desperately boring.

Paul Newman is miscast in this potentially funny farce, which doesn't live up to its gimmicky title.