John Drake's Mission: Stop an assassination attempt on a the Bavarian President during his visit to London.
If I were to put the Danger Man episodes in order of preference so far, this would be my second favorite. I would rank it higher, but I feel a bit too much time was spent on Drake's conversation with a bomb maker. Highlights include: an unexpected murder, good supporting cast (especially Maxine Audley), and a really dramatic conclusion. Like Drake, I thought I knew how things would turn out, but the ending could have gone either way. Very nicely done.
Finally, it was a treat to see Michael Ripper in this episode. I've seen him in dozens of Hammer films and his presence is always welcome.
If I were to put the Danger Man episodes in order of preference so far, this would be my second favorite. I would rank it higher, but I feel a bit too much time was spent on Drake's conversation with a bomb maker. Highlights include: an unexpected murder, good supporting cast (especially Maxine Audley), and a really dramatic conclusion. Like Drake, I thought I knew how things would turn out, but the ending could have gone either way. Very nicely done.
Finally, it was a treat to see Michael Ripper in this episode. I've seen him in dozens of Hammer films and his presence is always welcome.