September 11 1968 

DEADFALL opens. Written and directed by Bryan Forbes, from the novel by Desmond Cory. Pro cat burglar Michael Caine partners gay safe cracker & seductive wife on jewel heist. Ponderous, New Wave-ish psycho-drama dressed up with scenic Spanish locales, superb John Barry score & Bond-like Shirley Bassey theme song. With Eric Portman, Giovanna Ralli and Nanette Newman.

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