The Jensen Code
Sixteen-year-old Terry Connor is sent, along with a few of his friends, to an Outward Bound centre. On his first day at the centre Terry is taken pot-holing by the senior instructor, Alex. All goes well until, at 100 feet underground, Alex goes to search for the torch that Terry has dropped. Hours pass, and, to Terry’s astonishment, when Alex finally returns he has no recollection whatever of having been absent. Terry suspects something sinister is taking place – it is surely no coincidence that there is a secret Ministry of Defence establishment nearby. But just how deeply his curiosity will involve him in dangerous matters becomes clear when he learns the truth about the ‘Jensen Code’...
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Plot Summary
A woman witnesses a murder and goes on the run, pursued by a mysterious organization and the police. She must uncover the truth behind the killing and the titular 'Jensen Code' to clear her name and survive.
Critical Reception
The Jensen Code received a mixed reception upon its release, with critics often praising its suspenseful moments and performances but finding the plot convoluted and sometimes predictable. Audience reception was similarly divided.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its tense atmosphere and engaging chase sequences.
- Criticized for a confusing narrative that struggles to maintain coherence.
- Performances, particularly by the lead, were often highlighted as a strong point.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this film, but where available, viewers often noted it as a serviceable but unremarkable thriller from the era, appreciating the suspense but finding it lacking in deeper thematic resonance or originality.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a vehicle for actor Peter Fonda before Joe Don Baker took over the lead role.
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