Russian Roulette
An RCMP officer is ordered to discreetly take a Russian immigrant into custody in advance of a state visit by the Soviet premier. When the prisoner is kidnapped, the officer is drawn into a complicated assassination scheme.
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Plot Summary
A CIA agent is sent to Moscow to extract a Soviet scientist who wants to defect. However, the mission turns deadly when the scientist is murdered before the agent can reach him, and the agent becomes the prime suspect in a conspiracy.
Critical Reception
Russian Roulette received a mixed reception upon its release. While some critics praised its pacing and the performances of its lead actors, others found the plot convoluted and predictable. The film did not achieve significant box office success.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and the efforts of its cast.
- Criticized for a story that struggled to maintain coherence.
- Seen as a competent, though uninspired, espionage thriller.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in London and Berlin, adding to its authentic spy-thriller feel.
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