In 1942 Germany a prostitute is sadistically murdered and it is learned that a German General might be responsible. Major Grau, played by Omar Sharif is a man who believes in justice and he sets out to catch the killer.
There are three suspects at first, but they are whittled away to one after an investigation that spans nearly 25 years. Over time the investigation is hampered by the war, a plot to kill Hitler and much more. As time passes Grau begins to suspect General Tanz and his suspicions prove true, but Grau is killed in cold blood by Tanz before he can do anything. This scene caught me totally off guard and works very, very well.
This is a well made film that keeps your attention, but as I stated above it is a long one at 2 1/2 hours. The cast also includes Peter O' Toole as Tanz, Donald Plesence, Charles Gray, Christopheer Plummer, Coral Browne and the sexy Joanna Pettet.
I would recommend this to any fan of WW2 films or mystery lovers.
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