Gene Hackman,
Candice Bergen,
Richard Widmark,
Mickey Rooney,
Edward Albert
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Stanley Kramer directed this paranoid thriller involving a murderer who is inexplicably released from prison by a mysterious organization. Gene Hackman is Roy Tucker, serving time in San Quentin when ... read more
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November 26, 2009Surprisingly muddled direction from Stanley Kramer. Great cast is just not utilized. Candice Bergen is sadly miscast, Gene Hackman overacts. Some good support though from Mickey Rooney and Richard Widmark. The film just jumps around too much. It lacks continuity and has way too m... read more
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July 18, 2009One of several 70's conspiracy theory movies. Some slow moments with Candace Bergen. but an interesting performance with Mickey Rooney and a solid ending.
Critic Reviews
November 7, 2007
Variety Staff, Variety
November 7, 2007
TV Guide's Movie Guide
Stanley Kramer was obviously trying for a message with this film, but it got lost within the intricate plot twists. Full Review
January 26, 2006
Time Out
With a lame script and the leaden hand of Kramer's direction, it blows most of its chances. Full Review
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