Cold Sweat
Director: Terence Young
Actors: Charles Bronson, James Mason, Liv Ullmann
PlotJoe Martin lives a quiet life with his wife, Fabienne, and their daughter, Michèle, in the South of France. Their tranquility is shattered when Joe's past comes back to haunt him. A violent gang, led by the ruthless Ross, tracks Joe down. Years earlier, Joe had been involved with the gang during his time as a soldier and had escaped with their money. Ross and his men demand revenge and plan to use Joe to smuggle drugs out of the country, threatening his family if he refuses to cooperate.
Forced into a desperate situation, Joe tries to protect his family while navigating the dangerous demands of Ross and his gang. As tensions escalate, Joe must call upon his old skills to outsmart the criminals and save the people he loves. His struggle turns into a race against time, filled with suspense and action, as he attempts to extricate himself from the violent grip of his former comrades. Throughout the ordeal, Joe's resolve and ingenuity are tested to their limits, revealing both the depth of his character and his relentless drive to ensure his family's safety.
Writers: Shimon Wincelberg, Albert Simonin, Richard Matheson
Release Date: 01 Jun 1974
Runtime: 94 min
Rating: PG
Country: France, Italy, Belgium
Language: English, French
Home Video Reviews
Cold Sweat, while not a genre classic, benefits from spectacular visuals and top-notch racing footage; Kino Lorber's Blu-ray offers a quality A/V presentation.
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