The read
It runs a compact 1h 28m.
Synopsis
This action drama centers on a former CIA operative who grudgingly rejoins the spy game due to the machinations of his one-time student - a screw up who goes to work for the Soviets. As his job drags him deeper into a dangerous and under-handed world, the student wants out of the agency and oout of the U.S.S.R. But the man's choices have made him a target and now both the United States and Russia want him dead, sending their mos able hit men to do it.
Ratings
IMDb4.9/10
10 audience votes
Key crew
- Peter CollinsonDirector
- Murray SmithScreenplay
- Judson KinbergScreenplay
Cast
- Oliver ReedGabriel Lee
- Richard WidmarkSam Lucas
- Gayle HunnicuttDeborah
- Sam WanamakerHarry Sickles
- Shmuel RodenskyZafron
- Vladek SheybalDutchman
- Ori LevyMajor Benjamin
- Peter FryeKasyan
- Assi DayanLt. Elan
- Fanny LubitschZafron's Wife
- Miguel PedregosaMercedes Man
Stills
Themes
central intelligence agency (cia)kgb