North Sea Hijack (aka ffolkes) (1980)

A ship carrying supplies to oil rig platforms in the North Sea is hijacked by terrorists, who demand 25 million pounds from the British government or they will blow up the oil rig and all crew on it. The Prime Minister (Faith Brook) approves a plan to hire a cat loving misanthrope (Roger Moore), who's also a counter terrorism consultant, to thwart the terrorist's plan. Based on the novel ESTHER, RUTH AND JENNIFER by Jack Davies (who adapts his novel for the screen) and directed by Andrew V. McLaglen (SHENANDOAH). Surprisingly entertaining action film with an against type performance by Roger Moore, who seems to be relishing his role. Unusual for an action film, there aren't any major set pieces but McLaglen manages to keep the tension quotient tight and the film's finale generates some genuine suspense. A commercial disappointment when it opened, it deserves a bigger audience. The cast includes Anthony Perkins as the terrorist leader, James Mason, Michael Parks, David Hedison, George Baker, Jack Watson, Jennifer Hilary and Lea Brodie.