Innocent Bystanders

British secret agent John Craig is tasked with locating a Russian scientist who escaped from a Siberian prison. While searching for the man, Craig must navigate a web of betrayal and double-crossing. He works alongside an Israeli spy to find the scientist, but his own superiors do not trust him and send other agents to follow his progress. The conflict intensifies as the KGB also searches for the fugitive and Craig begins to suspect his own superiors of playing a double game.

The action thriller was directed by Peter Collinson, marking his third feature film following The Italian Job and You Can't Win 'Em All. The movie stars Stanley Baker as the lead agent, appearing with Geraldine Chaplin, Donald Pleasence, Dana Andrews, Warren Mitchell, and Sue Lloyd. Produced by Paramount and Sagittarius Productions, the film is a joint production between the United States and Turkey. It features a credited cast of 24 performers and runs for 111 minutes. Audience reception has been mixed, with the film receiving a rating of 5.8/10 on IMDb based on 371 votes.