To Catch A King

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"An American adventurer and a sensuous singer... in a plot so deadly — the winner gets the world."
  • NR
  • 1984
  • 1 hr 53 min
  • 5.7  (175)

To Catch A King is a political thriller movie from 1984 that stars Robert Wagner, Teri Garr, and Horst Janson in leading roles. The movie revolves around the true story of a failed assassination attempt on the king of Morocco, King Hassan II. The movie opens with an introduction of the king's security detail, which is called Iron Fist. We see how seriously they take their job and how they are always on high alert for any potential security threats. The story then shifts to Washington DC, where we are introduced to Jack Grant (Robert Wagner), a former CIA agent who has retired and now runs a security consultancy firm.

Jack is approached by Colonel Falcon (Horst Janson) from the Moroccan intelligence agency with a proposal. The Moroccan government suspects that there is a plot to assassinate King Hassan II during his upcoming visit to America. They want Jack and his team to provide additional security and prevent any attempts on the king's life.

Jack is reluctant at first due to the sensitive nature of the assignment, but Falcon convinces him to take it on by offering a large sum of money. Jack assembles a team of trusted operatives, including his ex-wife Kate (Teri Garr), and they set up shop in Washington DC, where the king will be staying.

As the team starts to investigate, they come across a few leads that suggest that the plot to assassinate the king is real. They discover that a group of extremists are planning to detonate a bomb during the king's visit. The team then go into overdrive, trying to foil the plot and keep the king safe.

At the same time, Jack and Kate start to rekindle their relationship, and we see flashbacks of their past life together. It is revealed that they were both operatives for the CIA and had to go through a tough divorce due to the nature of their jobs. However, they still have feelings for each other, and this subplot adds an emotional touch to the movie.

To Catch A King is tense and thrilling throughout, with several twists and turns that keep the audience engaged. The chemistry between Robert Wagner and Teri Garr is excellent, and they complement each other's performances perfectly. Horst Janson also delivers a convincing performance as the tough and dedicated Moroccan intelligence officer.

The movie's climax is intense and action-packed, with the team trying to prevent the bomb from going off while keeping the king safe. The tense moments, combined with the emotional depth of the characters, make for a satisfying ending.

Overall, To Catch A King is an entertaining and riveting political thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat. The cast delivers strong performances, and the direction keeps the pace brisk and engaging. Despite being released back in 1984, the story is still relevant today, and the movie is worth a watch for fans of the genre.

To Catch A King is a 1984 thriller with a runtime of 1 hour and 53 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 5.7.

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  • Release Date
    1984
  • MPAA Rating
    NR
  • Runtime
    1 hr 53 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    5.7  (175)