After two British Secret Intelligence Service agents are murdered at the hands of a cryptic neo-Nazi group known as Phoenix, the suave agent Quiller is sent to Berlin to investigate.
Acting
Von Sydow's Oktober: charm so cold it burns.
Writing
Harold Pinter's dialogue cuts sharper than any gadget.
Production
Berlin locations that reek of authentic 1960s dread.
Director
Michael Anderson
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
John Barry's rejected score was recycled for The Ipcress File, making this the accidental godfather of the 'anti-Bond' sound.
Phoenix's real-life inspiration—Otto Skorzeny's Paladin Group—was still active when this released, making Quiller's paranoia documentary-adjacent.
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On hearing the sad news of his passing, he only celebrated his 87 birthday last month, this was evidence that George Segal could do the action hero roles as well as being adept with romantic comedies and dramas. Rest In Peace Mr Segal
@theman2017inc 16
Rest in Peace George Segal. Love this film and he was great in it.
@TruckOnTyke1 11
One of the best movies I ever saw!
@ssdivizion 11
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