In the wake of the Watergate scandal, the 1970s saw a surge of political thrillers that tapped into the public's growing distrust of government institutions. One of the most notable examples of this trend is Sydney Pollack's 1975 film Three Days of the Condor.
The film stars Robert Redford as Joseph Turner, a low-level CIA researcher who returns to work one day to find all of his colleagues murdered. Horrified and confused, Turner goes on the run, trying to uncover the truth behind the massacre and stay one step ahead of the assassins who are after him.
Pollack masterfully creates a sense of paranoia and suspense throughout the film, as Turner finds himself caught in a web of deceit and unable to trust anyone. Redford delivers a compelling performance as the ordinary man thrust into extraordinary circumstances, and Faye Dunaway is equally good as Kathy, a woman who helps Turner despite her own fears and insecurities.
Three Days of the Condor is a well-made thriller that remains relevant today.
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