Suspenseful wartime rescue movie with the lot !!

Rating: Null/10 (6 March 1999)

Richard Burton at his menacing moody best is ably supported by Clint Eastwood as the silent assassin in this wartime rescue movie. A slightly implausible plot is shadowed by so many twists and turns, it is compelling stuff. Quick-talking Burton thinks his way through the whole movie, and the manner in which Clint ambles through the story, despite all the danger only adds to the suspense. Some cracking cinematography, and a great soundtrack complete the picture. Hard to believe this film was made in 1969 !!!