![]() So he sentences Kendig to a desk job, a menial filing job, until his retirement. He isn't happy that the Russian spy is let go. But Ned Beatty as Myerson is the younger, ambitious, division chief back in Washington. As the Russian spy exits the venue, Kendig confronts him, explains that he has photos, and demands the microfilm spy photo cartridge, in return he will "overlook" his being there. In the opening scene, to establish his character, he is in Germany and notices some interesting encounters in the crowd during an Octoberfest celebration. Walter Matthau was almost 60, and that seems to be the age of his character, Miles Kendig, seemingly considered the best of the CIA agents. I found this one on streaming Netflix, a real gem of a movie, every scene was absolutely interesting. So bits of drama here, bits of comedy there, Hopscotch is a very well made and hugely enjoyable picture, recommended. The others all contribute of course, but the comedy gold comes from Walter and that lived in face of his. The lead role of Kendig is tailor made for Matthau, ambling along at his own pace with a glint in his eye and a quip on his tongue, Matthau carries the film with charming ease. It's the type of film that one knows is not about winning awards, the kind of film that is an actors film, where everyone is comfortable with the material and appears to be having a great time. ![]() Featuring a very accomplished cast, Walter Matthau, Glenda Jackson, Herbert Lom, Ned Beatty & Sam Waterston, Hopscotch relies on a sharp script and incredibly appealing dialogue to bring home the bacon, and it does, admirably so. Based on the Brian Garfield novel, Hopscotch is a cheeky comedy paced with utter perfection from director Ronald Neame. But with Kendig having been one of their own once, he is one shrewd customer, and stopping him is going to be one hell of a job. Realising that Kendig is serious, the CIA sets about putting a stop to him, by whatever means necessary!!. ![]() They call his bluff, thinking he is full of bitter hot air, so he promptly starts sending out to them one chapter at a time. Fearing that his peace, and maybe his life, could be threatened by the organisation, he tells them that unless he is left alone he will spill the beans on all the secrets that he knows about. After growing tired of the job, CIA agent Miles Kendig decides to get out of the business once and for all. ![]()
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