Intriguing espionage drama, based on the Len Deighton novel.
Decent, reasonably complex, plot. Not 100% watertight, but the holes aren't big.
Solid direction by Sidney J Furie. Movie moves along at a decent pace and he builds the tension well. Does miss a few beats though. Some scenes are quite flat and almost pointless.
Good final few scenes which make it all worthwhile and bring everything together.
Good performance by Michael Caine in the lead role. Not your average spy - he is almost the anti-James Bond. Resourceful, but slovenly and, well, human. Seemed much more like a real agent would be than James Bond.
Good support from Nigel Green and Guy Doleman.
Decent, reasonably complex, plot. Not 100% watertight, but the holes aren't big.
Solid direction by Sidney J Furie. Movie moves along at a decent pace and he builds the tension well. Does miss a few beats though. Some scenes are quite flat and almost pointless.
Good final few scenes which make it all worthwhile and bring everything together.
Good performance by Michael Caine in the lead role. Not your average spy - he is almost the anti-James Bond. Resourceful, but slovenly and, well, human. Seemed much more like a real agent would be than James Bond.
Good support from Nigel Green and Guy Doleman.