The Quiller Memorandum

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Barry L @NavOhio Dec 4 I love 60s spy movies set in Europe. This is not only a terrible spy movie but one of the most boring movies I have ever seen. I can't believe these famous actors are actually in it. The dialogue is lame. The story makes no sense. George Segal is horrible, zero personality. Some people like it, I don't know why, it puts you to sleep. It is cool to see 1960s Berin, that is by far the highlight of watching. Go watch the Harry Palmer movies with Michael Caine. This move is not even in the same league. See more Laurie S @Karlwinters Jul 15 It's an ab#solute masterpiece in film=making. See more Mark B @Thelaser555 Jun 6 Heavyweight Alec Guinness is wasted as Segal's 'line-manager' but I liked this movie. It was uncluttered, almost bare, but it works. George Segal surprises with a decent if not maverick performance while the attractive Berger pouts her way through as Segal's 'helper.' Ending was a bit lame but it's a very watchable production. See more nick s @Nick_S 02/05/2024 A somewhat scrappy attempt at a spy thriller. It wasn't clear what the character's objectives were and the dialogue didn't sound organic. Segal's acting was rather patchy... his drugged state was interspersed with moments of clarity. Unless you particularly like the actors I didn't see much on offer here. See more Steve D @RT35616104 07/27/2023 The thriller forgot to have thrills. See more paul d @PaulusLoZebra 01/17/2021 The Quiller Memorandum is a fine movie, with a fine screenplay by Harold Pinter. As others have written, it's a thinking man's Cold War spy thriller, and is focused on neo-Nazis rather than Communists. It's done in a refreshing, stylized way, yet shot realistically and very well on location in Berlin. George Seagal's Quiller is an unarmed, laconic, sardonic agent and the only American in a sea of Brits and Germans. He is also a loner, which is very frustrating for his handlers and makes him easy prey for his opponents. There are no gadgets and the few chase scenes are realistic and satisfying. Violence and special effects are also limited. Yet there is plenty of tension, sometimes heightened and sometimes released by Quiller's odd humor and laid-back style. The cast is outstanding, especially George Sanders and Alec Guiness in small but very effective roles, and Max von Sydow as a cold-blooded and well-organized neo-Nazi. Senta Berger deserves special praise, here at the height of her beauty and talent, as a mysterious schoolteacher. See more Read all reviews

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