The Osterman Weekend (1983)

Pop Culture Phenomenon Films: 80’s (1473 movies items)

" What would you do if a total stranger proved to you that your three closest friends were Soviet Agents? A man discovers that his best friends are actually spies -- or are they? in this thriller based on Robert Ludlum's best-selling novel. John Tanner is the host of a television news show who once a year spends a long weekend with three of his best friends from college, Bernard Osterman, Joseph Cardone, and Richard Tremayne. Tanner is approached by Lawrence Fassett, a CIA agent who has evi"

The 20th Century Fox Story (1980-1989) (176 movies items)

"Released on October 14, 1983"

An average movie

“I wasn’t really sure what to expect from this flick but since it was the last directorial effort by Sam Peckinpah, I was quite eager to check it out. Well, while watching the damned thing, I have to admit that I was constantly scratching my head though. Seriously, from the beginning until the very end, the whole thing didn’t seem to make much sense. Apparently, this movie was supposed to be Sam Peckinpah's big comeback but he actually didn’t like the novel it was based on, he didn’t like screenplay either and the editing was botched by the producers who chose not to involve Peckinpah in the process. Eventually, before writing this review, I wondered if Roger Ebert did see it and, well, apparently, he shared my feelings. In fact, he even hated the damned thing and I can’t say I b” read more

Favorite Drama Films: 1982-1983 (68 movies items)

" Directed by: Sam Peckinpah Produced by: Guy Collins, Peter S. Davis, William Panzer, Don Guest, E.C. Monnell, and Michael T. Murphy Written by: Ian Masters and Alan Sharp Based on the novel by: Robert Ludlum Cinematography: John Coquillion Edited by: Edward M. Abroms and David Rawlins Music by: Lalo Schifrin Distributed by: 20th Century Fox"