A Few Notable Intrigue/Suspense Films
These are just a few of the more salient mainstream, post-1970 entries. Classic Cold War Cinema not included.
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The Anderson Tapes (1971, PG)
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The Mechanic (1972, PG)
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The Hot Rock (1972, PG)
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The Day of the Jackal (1973, PG)
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Charley Varrick (1973, PG)
A really clever plot that puts the viewer in the position of wondering, "What would I do in this situation?" Plenty of backstabbing and twists and turns. A nice example of '70's action film making, unencumbered by formulas and stock conventions. |
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The Conversation (1974, PG)
A compelling character portrait of a surveillance specialist who goes berserk over his own privacy while invading that of others. After misinterpreting the vocal emphasis on the wrong word in a recording, he involves himself in a case to prevent the inevitable outcome and gets in way over his head. With a young Harrison Ford, Cindy Williams, and Terry Garr. Featuring Hackman and Duvall. |
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Three Days of the Condor (1975, R)
As relevant and believable today as ever. An excellent screenplay adaptation from the book, about a CIA within the CIA and what happens when unaccountable agencies don't follow their own rules. |
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The Eiger Sanction (1975, R)
Based on the raunchy pulp novel by Rodney William Whitaker, written under the pseudonym Trevanian. Clint Eastwood's most interesting film. A top notch intelligence community action thriller. |
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Marathon Man (1976, R)
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Russian Roulette (1975, PG)
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Telefon (1977, PG)
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The Amateur (1982, R)
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De Vierde Man (The Fourth Man) (The 4th Man) (1983, Unrated)
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The Fourth Protocol (1987, R)
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The Russia House (1990, R)
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