Industrial Spy
Kogure, an industrial spy, is tasked by Sawada, head of the research department of the Nisshin Corporation, to learn the secrets of the design of a new engine invented by a rival company. Kogure manages to obtain the secrets, but Sawada's goal was not the secrets themselves, but to use them to obtain the position of president of the company. Angered by Sawada's dirty tricks, Kigure begins to take revenge.
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Plot Summary
A mysterious operative is hired to steal a secret formula from a pharmaceutical company. As he delves deeper into the corporate espionage, he uncovers a dangerous conspiracy involving organized crime and international intrigue. He must navigate treacherous alliances and violent confrontations to complete his mission and survive.
Critical Reception
Industrial Spy is a lesser-known entry in the Italian crime and spy genre, often overshadowed by more prominent films of the era. It is generally appreciated by genre enthusiasts for its stylish direction and action sequences, though it may be considered formulaic by broader audiences.
What Reviewers Say
- Appreciated for its fast-paced action and competent direction.
- Seen as a solid, if unremarkable, example of the Italian spy thriller.
- Some critics note a convoluted plot but praise the visual style.
Google audience: Audience reception is largely unavailable due to the film's niche status.
Fun Fact
The film was part of a wave of Eurospy and Giallo-inspired thrillers popular in Italy during the late 1960s and early 1970s.
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