Fer-de-Lance
An American submarine leaves Tierra Del Fuego, and one of its crew has secretly brought aboard a container full of poisonous snakes which escape storage and bite key personnel on the submarine, causing an accident that cripples the vehicle so that it drops to the bottom of the Southern Ocean. Worse still, the snakes are still at large on the submarine and complicate the efforts of the crew to escape the sunken vessel.
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Plot Summary
A disgraced detective, haunted by his past failures, is drawn back into the dangerous world of espionage when he is hired to protect a beautiful informant. He must navigate a treacherous landscape of double-crosses and deadly assassins to uncover a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of power. With his life on the line, he races against time to expose the truth before he becomes the next victim.
Critical Reception
Fer-de-Lance was a moderately received television film, notable for its attempt at a gritty crime thriller narrative within the constraints of 1970s television. While it featured a recognizable lead and a tense plot, it was often criticized for its predictable storyline and uneven pacing.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its suspenseful moments and David Janssen's performance.
- Criticized for a familiar plot and occasional slow pacing.
- Considered a competent, if unremarkable, TV thriller of its era.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'Fer-de-Lance' is largely unavailable through Google user reviews, typical for television films of its time. Those who recall the film often remember it as a standard crime drama with a solid lead performance.
Fun Fact
David Janssen, known for his iconic role as Dr. Richard Kimble in 'The Fugitive', took on this role as part of his continued work in television movies following the series' success.
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