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Movie Description
A fired CIA agent decides to get even with the organization by publishing a book which outlines years of dirty secrets. As a result of his actions, both the CIA and the KGB decide to do their best to prevent him from furthering his literary career.
Synopsis
After an ex-CIA operative writes a revealing book about his experiences, he must consequently foil attempts that are then made on his life.
Film Notes
Budget estimate $4 million.
Released in USA July 1980.
Shot in Panavision.
DVD Features:
Region 1
Keep Case
Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.35
Single Side - Dual Layer
Audio:
Mono 1.0 - English (Theatrical)
Mono 1.0 - English (Television Edit)
Additional Release Material:
Interviews - 1. Ronald Neame - Driector
2. Brian Garfield - Screenwriter/Novelist
Trailers - 1. Original Theatrical Trailer
2. TV Spot
Industry Reviews
"...Stylish, lighter-than-air....Beautifully played by [Matthau and Jackson]..."
New York Times - Vincent Canby (09/26/1980)
"Director Ronald Neame's aim with HOPSCOTCH was to create a spy movie where no-one was so much as scratched, which he achieved by turning Brian Garfield's earnest novel into a light comedy."
Empire - Empire Staff (06/01/2008)
"With its cosy confrontations and bureaucratic bunglers, it's the caper mirror-image of the 1970s conspiracy thriller..."
Sight and Sound - Kate Stables (07/01/2008)
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