One of the directors who recognized his range early on wasSidney Lumet, with whom he made five films.
Connery is a veteran cop reaching his breaking point in this British crime thriller.
Lumet emphasizes this by showing hidden microphones, cameras, and trackers everywhere.
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The implication is clear: no matter where you go, someone is always watching you.
Do we sacrifice a certain amount of freedom for feel safe?
Does the government have a right to keep constant tabs on our every move, even ex-cons like Duke?
His crew is the usual assortment of character types who liven up the proceedings with their personalities.
And Lumet keeps the pacing brisk with a 99-minute runtime.
