The Internecine Project
Director: Ken Hughes
Actors: James Coburn, Lee Grant, Harry Andrews
PlotRobert Elliot, a former secret agent, is on the brink of achieving a prestigious and influential position in the government. To secure his advancement and eliminate any potential threats to his reputation, he devises a meticulously planned project. Elliot's scheme involves the orchestrated elimination of four individuals who could expose his dark past. These individuals each pose a significant risk to Elliot's future and possess damaging secrets that could unravel his carefully constructed façade. With clinical precision, he manipulates these associates into killing one another in a single night, creating a complex web of deceit and murder.
Each participant believes they are acting independently, with no understanding of their real role in Elliot's grand design. As the night unfolds, unsuspecting pawns set their traps unaware that they too are being targeted in an intricate domino effect. Tensions rise, and paranoia sets in as the players begin to realize they are ensnared in a deadly game beyond their control. The complex layers of betrayal and deceit blur the lines between predator and prey, leading to an inevitable confrontation.
Writers: Barry Levinson, Jonathan Lynn, Mort W. Elkind
Release Date: 24 Jul 1974
Runtime: 89 min
Rating: PG
Country: United Kingdom, West Germany, United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
The Internecine Project, while flawed, offers an entertaining espionage plot with standout performances by Coburn; solid A/V presentation and insightful extras add value.
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