Cold Sweat (1970) directed by Terence Young
Ex-soldier Joe Martin (Charles Bronson) makes is living chartering his boat on the French Mediterranean. His past catches up with him when a guy named Vermont shows up at his home and wants him to help with a smuggling operation. Joe was in a German jail with Vermont and a bunch of other guys--they broke out together but Joe left them behind when they killed a local cop. The other guys show up, led by the Captain (James Mason). To get Joe's cooperation, they kidnap Joe's wife and daughter (Liv Ullmann and Yannick Delulle). A cat-and-mouse thriller ensues as Joe tries to get himself out of the predicament and the bad guys try to get him to do what they want.
The movie moves a bit slow, even with a director who is a veteran from early James Bond films. The plot is very simple without any big surprises. The locations are picturesque with a fantastic car chase on the mountain roads. Bronson is okay though he does not have as much action as I was expecting. Mason makes a good villain but the rest of the cast is so-so. The very end is a bit unsatisfying.
Mildly recommended--this is for Charles Bronson fans only.
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