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A CIA researcher tries to avoid multiple assassins until he learns who he can trust in this well-made suspense thriller that prophesied the current oil crisis and the wars therein. Robert Redford carries the movie superbly as always, and Max Von Sydow is good as a cold-hearted hitman. Faye Dunaway’s talent is a bit wasted, dealt a poorly-written character who sleeps with Redford right after he kidnaps her (!?!). The movie might have been better without a love interest. Dave Grusin’s musical score also dates the movie in an unflattering way. Directed by Sydney Pollack.

Oscar Nomination: Best Film Editing