Running Blind
Running Blind

Running Blind

1979Movie150 minEnglish

Cold War thriller set in Iceland – a British agent and his Icelandic fiancee try to protect an electronic device from falling into the clutches of the KGB.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Director: Norman JewisonGenres: Thriller, Mystery, Crime

Plot Summary

A retired CIA agent is drawn back into the dangerous world of espionage when his former associates begin to die under mysterious circumstances. As he investigates, he uncovers a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of government and puts his own life in jeopardy. He must rely on his instincts and the help of a former lover to expose the truth before he becomes the next victim.

Critical Reception

Running Blind was met with mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised its suspenseful plot and strong performances, particularly from Paul Newman and Gene Hackman. While some found the storyline occasionally convoluted, the film was generally seen as a solid entry in the espionage thriller genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Paul Newman delivers a compelling performance as a retired spy.
  • The film offers moments of genuine suspense and intrigue.
  • Some critics found the plot to be somewhat predictable and slow in parts.

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Fun Fact

The film was based on the novel of the same name by Desmond Bagley.

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CinemaSerf

I saw this only very recently again, after more than forty years since it was screened in the UK by the BBC. It is based on the eponymous Desmond Bagley thriller and features Stuart Wilson as "Alan Stewart", co-opted (reluctantly) by former...