very different from typical Hollywood fare as there is no happy end - the "hero" is killed in the end.
Lino Ventura, playing a retired agent (or is he sleeper?) with a stony face is being reactivated by mysterious parties to take part - unwillingly - in a game played by the soviet, the french and perhaps even by the swiss secret service ... trying to find out what it is all about, he has no chance as lots of his friends and acquaintances die around him, even his lover
special highlight - musical score by Ennio Morricone, having a very nice marching theme .. highlighting the relentless advance of events
Lino Ventura, playing a retired agent (or is he sleeper?) with a stony face is being reactivated by mysterious parties to take part - unwillingly - in a game played by the soviet, the french and perhaps even by the swiss secret service ... trying to find out what it is all about, he has no chance as lots of his friends and acquaintances die around him, even his lover
special highlight - musical score by Ennio Morricone, having a very nice marching theme .. highlighting the relentless advance of events