OSS 117 tue le taon
OSS 117 tue le taon

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OSS 117 tue le taon

1971
Movie
75 min
French

An American traveling in Europe suddenly disappears, and his daughter, married to an eminent scientist, receives a letter asking her to go to Antwerp, which she does with her young son. Both are about to disappear. OSS 117 is asked by his superiors to solve these mysterious disappearances.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: René GainvilleGenres: Action, Comedy, Spy

Plot Summary

Agent OSS 117 is sent to the exotic island of Tahiti to investigate the mysterious death of a scientist who was working on a potent biological weapon. He uncovers a dangerous plot involving a ruthless criminal organization aiming to control the world with this new weapon. OSS 117 must race against time to thwart their plans and prevent a global catastrophe.

Critical Reception

OSS 117 tue le taon is a lesser-known entry in the OSS 117 film series, often overlooked by critics and audiences compared to its predecessors. It is generally regarded as a somewhat generic spy thriller with occasional moments of humor. While it features action sequences typical of the genre, it did not achieve significant critical acclaim or widespread popularity upon its release.

What Reviewers Say

  • A passable, if unremarkable, spy thriller from the early 70s.

  • Features some standard espionage tropes and action, but lacks a distinctive flair.

  • The plot is somewhat predictable and the execution is functional rather than inspired.

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Fun Fact

This film was one of the last in the original OSS 117 series before a long hiatus, which saw the character revived much later with a more comedic and parodic approach.

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