Frank Sinatra plays Sam Laker, a businessman who lives in England. After fighting in the way, Sam decided to stay in the UK and raise a family. His wife is deceased and he has a young son. One day, Sam is approached by an old acquaintance who works for MI-6 (sort of like the Brit's version of the CIA). He wants Sam to drop off some message to an agent in East Germany and it looks like a very simple job. Surprisingly, he agrees to do it and soon finds himself taken into custody after making this drop. His captors inform him he's got to kill a man or they'll kill his son...the son they've taken captive as well. What's next? Well, a very confusing and round about plot...that's for sure.
Sinatra plays an unusually laconic character. He isn't easy to figure out, nor is the plot which seems a bit over-complicated and depressing. It's not that it's a bad film...but it's also one that is difficult to love. One of Sinatra's rare misses, as making an adequate film is definitely a disappointment given his excellent track record.
Sinatra plays an unusually laconic character. He isn't easy to figure out, nor is the plot which seems a bit over-complicated and depressing. It's not that it's a bad film...but it's also one that is difficult to love. One of Sinatra's rare misses, as making an adequate film is definitely a disappointment given his excellent track record.