Filmed in 1981 when Belmondo was 48 this is a quirky movie that was meant to be comedy/serious using the star drawing power of Belmondo.
The ending was a surprise as through out the movie you know Belmondo is going to prevail. But some how the ending is a gimmick that works and you rethink the serious basis of this story.
I have little doubt the French secret service orchestrated lots of power brokering in Africa--whether they went as far as assassinations--??-possibly.
Other than that fact this movie is totally unbelievable but you don't mind it as you witness Belmondo waltz around impossible roadblocks and apparently tie up the entire French security system in knots. Yes, it is pretty silly.
This movie leaves you with an odd mix of emotions. Yes, it is idiotic nonsense but still..... There is also a time warp element, a lot of the references to Africa would be PC taboo today.
Over all it deserves about a 6.5 but it is so different I gave it a 7.
I hope I offend no one but Belmondo sure must have led a dissipated life style to look like he does. Why do the French make sex symbols out of less than handsome actors?..Depardieu--Yves Montand etc...bizarre.
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The ending was a surprise as through out the movie you know Belmondo is going to prevail. But some how the ending is a gimmick that works and you rethink the serious basis of this story.
I have little doubt the French secret service orchestrated lots of power brokering in Africa--whether they went as far as assassinations--??-possibly.
Other than that fact this movie is totally unbelievable but you don't mind it as you witness Belmondo waltz around impossible roadblocks and apparently tie up the entire French security system in knots. Yes, it is pretty silly.
This movie leaves you with an odd mix of emotions. Yes, it is idiotic nonsense but still..... There is also a time warp element, a lot of the references to Africa would be PC taboo today.
Over all it deserves about a 6.5 but it is so different I gave it a 7.
I hope I offend no one but Belmondo sure must have led a dissipated life style to look like he does. Why do the French make sex symbols out of less than handsome actors?..Depardieu--Yves Montand etc...bizarre.
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