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Realistic alternative to 60s James Bond
An Australian detective (Rod Taylor) is sent to London to bring back the High Commissioner (Christopher Plummer) for a possible crime in 1951, but hes involved in delicate peace talks for the UN, not to mention dealing with a leaker and assassination attempts.
The High Commissioner (1968) is also known as Nobody Runs Forever and works well enough if youre interested in a way more believable, dialogue-driven substitute to the 007 flicks with Sean Connery. Clive Revill is entertaining as a grumpy butler while suave Calvin Lockhart is notable as an American involved in the diplomatic proceedings.
Exotic-looking Daliah Lavi stands out on the feminine front. Her character is involved in an u...