After a few collaborations with José Giovanni (as a writer), all action films developed outside of France (Marrakech - L'homme de Marrakech), (Tokyo - Rififi in Tokyo), (Spain - Crime on a Summer Morning), in To Skin a Spy (1966) Avec la peau des autres, we got an original tale of spies, held in Vienna. Lino Ventura, as usual, is the tough guy coming out victorious, killing all the others. We have an important distribution with relevant actors such as Jean Bouise, Jean Servais, Marilu Tolo, Wolfgang Preiss (the famous Dr. Mabuse). Notable Organ music in the foreground signed Michel Magne. Very professional cinematography signed by Jean Boffety. It is a spy movie, not like the others. It has a healthy dose of realism.
Review of To Skin a Spy
