It’s easy to see why American foreign policy often seems chaotic; the film suggests a real conviction that scenarios like this could actually unfold. The US ambassador to Israel, portrayed by Robert Mitchum, arrives with the intention of resolving years of tension with the Palestinians, seemingly because of his own presence. With the help of his security chief, Stevenson, played by Rock Hudson, he discovers that his wife—Ellen Burstyn—becomes a piece in a dangerous game he must navigate if there’s any hope of making things better for anyone involved. Donald Pleasance appears intermittently as "Eretz," an Israeli government official, but largely the film fails to live up to what it could have been. As it unfolds, it feels like an overlong script, overly simplistic in its political views, and a sad chance for some performers whose careers are winding down to enjoy a vacation by the Mediterranean. The plot incorporates scheming reporters, large-scale killings, helicopter pursuits, and even a touch of forbidden romance, but these elements don’t manage to inject any real excitement into this lackluster thriller that lacks genuine suspense. This represents Rock Hudson's final significant acting role—and it doesn't seem like one he would have been particularly pleased with.

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