A weary businessman (David Janssen) is running away from something, arriving at an airport then picking a cab to be driven somewhere for a drink, The cab driver is portrayed by Yaphet Kotto. As the ride continues, you learn more about each character and the suspense builds around what Janssen is escaping from, which is smoothly revealed in stages. Great performances by the leads keep you engaged. The ultimate conclusion seems anticlimactic, and the film setting is certainly from a past era, but it's stylish and worth the ride.
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