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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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