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Windmills of the Gods
When Mary Ashley is approached to become ambassador of the United States of America in Romania she does not take the offer because her husband does not want to give up his well-going doctor's office. Shortly afterward Dr. Edward Ashley gets killed in a car accident. After this Mary Ashley reconsiders the offer and finally accepts. Arrived in Romania she is confronted with a complex plot in which the American President's current plans to improve relations between the US and communist countries shall be sabotaged.
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Plot Summary
A CIA agent is assigned to protect a prominent American politician who is suspected of being a KGB mole. As she delves deeper into the investigation, she uncovers a complex web of espionage and betrayal that puts her own life in danger. The mission becomes increasingly perilous as allegiances are tested and the line between friend and foe blurs.
Critical Reception
This made-for-television film adaptation of Sidney Sheldon's novel received mixed reviews. While Faye Dunaway's performance was often praised for its intensity, the plot was sometimes criticized for being convoluted and predictable, a common critique for adaptations of Sheldon's work. Audience reception was generally moderate.
What Reviewers Say
Faye Dunaway delivers a strong performance as a determined CIA agent.
The plot can be somewhat convoluted and reliant on typical thriller tropes.
A decent, albeit somewhat dated, television thriller that offers moderate suspense.
Google audience: Audience reviews for this made-for-TV movie are not widely available on Google, but general sentiment suggests it was a moderately engaging thriller for its time, buoyed by its lead actress.
Fun Fact
The novel "Windmills of the Gods" was published in 1987, and the made-for-television film adaptation was released just a year later, showcasing the rapid production cycle for television movies based on popular books.
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