The Defector (1966)
Directed by Raoul Levy
this film based on the novel “The Spy” stars Montgomery Cliff,
Hardy Kruger and Roddy McDowall. An American scientist is sent to
East Germany by the CIA to retrieve a microfilm from a Russian
scientist.
The plot of this spy
film is not the most realistic you will run into as both sides
indulge in amateurish behaviour. You can find plenty of films with a
similar premise but are better done so it is hard to find a reason to
recommend this film. Montgomery Clift made his final appearance in
this film shortly before his death and you can tell he is not well as
his hands are shaking in most scenes.
2/5
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