When a NATO plane accidently drops its nuclear cargo over Greece, the two pilots (Tom Courtenay, Colin Blakely) must retrieve the radioactive payload before government officials do. Written, produced and directed by Michael Cacoyannis (ZORBA THE GREEK). This black comedy is one of the most bizarre movies I've ever seen. Filmed in 1967, the movie is set in 1972 and the costumes (designed by director Cacoyannis) of the non Greek visitors have a slight futuristic look to them as does the dancing (choreography by Arthur Mitchell of the Dance Theatre Of Harlem) they do. While I appreciated the satire, its execution left something to be desired. The movie seems to go on forever covering the same ground. There's also a strong homoerotic undertone as Courtenay and Blakely spend the majority of the film running around in their tight jockey shorts while other male cast members wear bright colors (yellows, purples, reds) and see through shirts. Even Candice Bergen comes across as butch! I was entertained but probably not in the way the film makers intended. With Sam Wanamaker, Ian Ogilvy and Dimitris Nikolaidis.
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