Crossplot (film)
| Industry | Film |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1969 |
| Products | Film |
Crossplot is a 1969 British neo noir crime film featuring Roger Moore in the lead role, alongside Belgian actress Claudie Lange, who delivers her most prominent performance in an English-language production. The movie serves as a loose reinterpretation of North by Northwest.
Plot
The story follows Gary Fenn, portrayed by Roger Moore, an advertising professional based in London. He becomes involved with Marla Kugash, a Hungarian refugee active in the anti-war movement within the vibrant London scene. Marla is protected by Tarquin, a forceful nobleman. After Marla narrowly avoids an assassination attempt and vanishes, Fenn is implicated in a murder and must evade the authorities.
Fenn eventually locates Marla at Tarquin’s rural estate, where he uncovers that her aunt belongs to a covert faction intent on undermining international stability for personal advantage. This organization relentlessly chases Fenn and Marla, even employing a helicopter in their pursuit. Ultimately, Fenn exposes their conspiracy to assassinate an African dignitary visiting Hyde Park, London, and manages to thwart the attack.
Cast
- Roger Moore as Gary Fenn
- Claudie Lange as Marla Kugash
- Martha Hyer as Jo Grinling
- Alexis Kanner as Tarquin
- Derek Francis as Sir Charles Moberley
- Ursula Howells as Maggi Thwaites
- Bernard Lee as Chilmore
- Francis Matthews as Ruddock
- Dudley Sutton as Warren
- Mona Bruce as Myrna
- Veronica Carlson as Dinah
- Michael Culver as Jim
- Gabrielle Drake as Celia
- Tim Preece as Sebastian
- Norman Eshley as Athol
- Michael Robbins as Garage Attendant
- John Barrard as Wedding Guest
- David Prowse as Best man
- Les Conrad as Tugboat Captain
- Derek Benfield as Man in Cafe
Reception
Critical response to the film was varied; while reviewers acknowledged the abundance of action sequences, many felt that the storyline became overly intricate and eventually monotonous.