Coplan as played by Henri Vidal is more ruthless than James Bond and any number of 007 clones. There is a scene at the beach where Coplan repeatedly and brutally submerges Nicole Maurey underwater by her hair. It is tough to watch because of the sheer savagery directed at this beautiful woman, done in a realistic way. He doesn't drown her because he needs information. The fight scenes also have a realistic, nasty edge unlike the Eddie Constantine movie fights that are comical in style and technique, like Popeye punching Bluto.
Review of Action immédiate
Action immédiate
(1957)
Before the cinematic 007 there was Coplan, not well-known in the USA.
28 January 2022