France,
1981, 109 min
(Alternative: 104 min)
Directed by:
Georges LautnerCinematography:
Henri DecaëComposer:
Ennio MorriconeCast:
Jean-Paul Belmondo, Jean Desailly, Cyrielle Clair, Marie-Christine Descouard, Elisabeth Margoni, Jean-Louis Richard, Michel Beaune (more)Plots(1)
French secret agent Joss Baumont (Belmondo) has been assigned the treacherous task of killing an African president; but, in a series of drastic political changes, the mission is negated. The tables turn on Baumont, as those who assigned him turn him in to the African authorities. Sentenced to long-term imprisonment, Baumont makes a daring escape with the intention of fulfilling the Secret Service's murderous request as a reprisal and setting up a thrilling showdown. (official distributor synopsis)
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