The Higher the Stakes, The Greater the Terror.
A gang of four professional criminals kidnaps a wealthy teenage girl from an airport in Paris in a meticulous plan to extort money from the girl's wealthy father. Holding her prisoner in an isolated beach house, the gang's scheme runs perfectly until their personal demons surface and lead to a series of betrayals.
Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Release Date
January 10, 1969
Popularity
1
Director
Hubert Cornfield
Writer
Hubert Cornfield
Writer
Robert Phippeny
Producer
Hubert Cornfield
Where to Watch
Cast
Marlon Brando
Chauffeur
Richard Boone
Leer
Rita Moreno
Blonde
Pamela Franklin
Girl
Jess Hahn
Friendly
Gérard Buhr
Fisherman-Cop
Jacques Marin
Bartender
Hugues Wanner
Father
Al Lettieri
Pilot
Lucien Desagneaux
Luggage Handler at the Airport (uncredited)
Albert Michel
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Éric Rophé
Kid (uncredited)
Pierre Vaudier
First National City Bank Manager (uncredited)
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Reviews
JPV852
Slow burn of a crime-thriller has a solid performance from Marlon Brando, though, as usual for him, was extremely difficult to work with, butting heads with the director and even showed up on location for a scene drunk. Anyway, the final 15-minutes were well done but it does take a bit of patience to get through the middle section. **3.0/5**
