The Sell Out (1976)

Set in Israel, the CIA and the KGB determine that a double agent (Oliver Reed) must be assassinated for the good of both agencies. The agent's only hope to survive is his retired mentor (Richard Widmark). Directed by Peter Collinson (THE ITALIAN JOB). A mish mash international spy thriller that's often confusing. Widmark's character is poorly thought out. Surely a spy with that much experience wouldn't be so reckless as to put innocent people in constant danger. The most interesting character is Gayle Hunnicutt as Widmark's wife or girlfriend (the film is unclear on this), who was Reed's ex mistress. Unfortunately, Hunnicutt's hysterical and shrill performance renders that interest moot. The film's car chases are pedestrian and the violence unpleasant. The only notable thing about the movie is the cinematography of Arthur Ibbetson (WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY) which does a fine job of displaying the Israeli landscape. With Sam Wanamaker, Peter Frye and Assi Dayan.