The Little Drummer Girl
The Little Drummer Girl

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The Little Drummer Girl

1984
Movie
130 min
English

An American Actress with a penchant for lying is forceably recruited by Mosad, the Israeli intelligence agency to trap a Palestinian bomber, by pretending to be the girlfriend of his dead brother.

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IMDb5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes30%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users75%
Director: George Roy HillGenres: Drama, Thriller, Mystery, War

Plot Summary

In 1970s Europe, a young British actress is drawn into a complex web of espionage by an Israeli intelligence agent. She becomes entangled in a dangerous plot to hunt down a Palestinian terrorist responsible for a series of bombings. Her mission forces her to confront moral ambiguities and the brutal realities of international conflict.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to negative reviews, with many critics finding it confusing and lacking the suspense of John le Carré's novel. While Diane Keaton's performance was often praised, the film's convoluted plot and pacing were frequently cited as weaknesses.

What Reviewers Say

  • Diane Keaton delivers a strong performance as the central character.

  • The film's narrative is overly complicated and fails to build suspense effectively.

  • Lacks the gripping tension expected from a spy thriller.

Google audience: Audience reception is generally mixed, with some appreciating the complex plot and Keaton's acting, while others found the story difficult to follow and unsatisfying.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in Greece, England, and Israel, providing an authentic backdrop to the espionage narrative.

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