The Amateur
The Amateur ★½ 1982 (R)
Computer technologist for the CIA dives into a plot of international intrigue behind the Iron Curtain when he investigates the death of his girlfriend, murdered by terrorists. Confused and ultimately disappointing spy drama cursed with a wooden script written by Littell, based on his novel. 112m/ C VHS, DVD . John Savage, Christopher Plummer, Marthe Keller, Arthur Hill, Ed Lauter; D: Charles Jarrott; W: Robert Littell.
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