The read
It runs a compact 1h 30m.
Synopsis
A professor of astronomy helping on a missile development program. An old friend of his is a Russian chess champion. The Russian is working with shady businessman Marek and they plan to kidnap the professor and make it look as though he has defected to the Soviet Union.
Ratings
IMDb5.9/10
4 audience votes
Key crew
- Cy EndfieldDirector
- Robert FoshkoWriter
- David StoneWriter
Cast
- Ian CarmichaelDavid Garrett
- Curd JürgensHubert Marek
- Janet MunroMaggie
- George PravdaFrank Melnicker
- Kieron MoorePaul
- Hugh GriffithWilkins
- Derek TansleyChambers
- Esma CannonTea Lady
- Edward ChapmanMcPherson
- Frank WilliamsCommittee Man
- Barbara RoscoeBride at Wedding
- Lynda BaronFlying Jacket