I was surprised to really get into this one, not expecting much when I realized how low budget this was, but becoming quite interested as the story of spies in Vietnam taking place in a large city, dealing with Martha Hyer, wife of war correspondent Peter Cushing, getting information for him to use and becoming involved in an affair with handsome army officer John Ronane while dealing with ruthless government officials and top army officer Joseph Cotten. Hyer and Cushing have a young son, Kim Smith, whom she's determined to protect at all costs, but circumstances makes that seem doubtful, especially when she's questioned in a murder.
The film focuses on Hyer and Ronane while Cushing and Cotten have several key scenes each that establishes their place in Hyer and Ronane's lives. There's scenes of espionage, torture (utilizing bamboo shoots in a shocking scene that only implies what's going on), and even a suicide bombing involving a young Vietnam lady. Hyer is quite good, her character very brave when questioned in various incidents even though the viewer can see her struggle to remain in control. This may not be the most action packed or revealing of motives, but in spite of the cheap looking photography is quite different than other Vietnam War movies.
The film focuses on Hyer and Ronane while Cushing and Cotten have several key scenes each that establishes their place in Hyer and Ronane's lives. There's scenes of espionage, torture (utilizing bamboo shoots in a shocking scene that only implies what's going on), and even a suicide bombing involving a young Vietnam lady. Hyer is quite good, her character very brave when questioned in various incidents even though the viewer can see her struggle to remain in control. This may not be the most action packed or revealing of motives, but in spite of the cheap looking photography is quite different than other Vietnam War movies.