Our main interest in this film today lies in its cast. Admittedly, the star, George Baker, has now lapsed into well-deserved obscurity, but it's interesting to keep our eyes on Michael Caine who can be seen right throughout the film. He has only a few lines of dialogue, however, and is so colorless that he reveals not one iota of star potential. Robert Shaw has an equally small role, but at least he makes something of it. Stephen Boyd's part is not much larger -- but there is no mistaking him! On the other hand, Stanley Baker hands in his usual glum performance. Perhaps he was miffed that his role is nowhere near as large as his third billing would suggest.
Direction is smooth, but -- aside from one or two striking compositions in the Chinese temple -- totally unimaginative. Other credits are equally competent bur undistinguished. Admittedly, the action scenes are staged excitingly enough, and production values are quite lavish by the humble standards of the British "B".
Direction is smooth, but -- aside from one or two striking compositions in the Chinese temple -- totally unimaginative. Other credits are equally competent bur undistinguished. Admittedly, the action scenes are staged excitingly enough, and production values are quite lavish by the humble standards of the British "B".