Advantages: Great cast Disadvantages: Confusing unless you're up on your Cold War politics
The Osterman Weekend is a 1983 thriller originally penned by Robert Ludlum, who is also the author of the Bourne saga. The film was released at a time when Cold War conspiracies were the plot for many TV series, film and book. Recent events with Aghanistan had heightened friction between the States and the USSR, and thus this film touched a very nervous point.
The Plot
This is a lesson in conspiracy gone wrong. John Tanner is the host for a TV ... ...and experiences a kidnapping attempt. The CIA persuade him to go ahead with the reunion and to try and turn one or all of his friends into double agents. Watch the sparks fly and look out for the brilliant twists and turns throughout the film!
The Cast
This is a brilliant cast. Tanner is played by Rutger Hauer, in prime having just filmed Blade Runner the year before. His three supposed defector friends are played by Craig T Nelson, Chris Sarandon ...
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