The Jerusalem Film (1972) | Region Free (DVD)

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Source: Rare VHS (in English)

Title: The Jerusalem File (1972)

Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller

Plot Synopsis:
Set in Jerusalem shortly after the Six-Day War, American archaeology student David Armstrong becomes entangled in the political tensions between Israelis and Palestinians. His association with an Arab friend involved in resistance activities draws the attention of Israeli authorities and various factions, leading to a complex web of intrigue and danger.

Cast and Crew:

• Director: John Flynn
• Writer: Troy Kennedy Martin
• Cast:
  • Bruce Davison as David Armstrong
  • Nicol Williamson as Professor Lang
  • Daria Halprin as Nurit
  • Donald Pleasence as Major Samuels
  • Ian Hendry as General Mayer

IMDb Link:
The Jerusalem File (1972) 

Reviews from Letterboxd:

1. Filipe Furtado – ★★★½
   “Israel-set spy thriller which benefits from John Flynn’s usual matter-of-fact direction. The action involves plenty of fight for territory as people with different agendas try to push around an American student (Bruce Davison) on his connection to a young Palestinian. Youth idealism meets Cold War spy cynicism, and it is easy to guess who loses in a slow and tense walk toward doom. The strong cast (with the likes of Nicol Williamson and Donald Pleasence) helps as well.”

2. Adam L – ★★★½
   “Director John Flynn’s second film is a political thriller set in Israel that is somewhat difficult to see. The only readily available copy in circulation is a TV rip with Finnish subtitles. I liked The Jerusalem File, but it would be nice to see a decent copy at some point.”

3. sipovic – ★½
   “John Flynn’s second film, shot in Israel, clearly takes inspiration from The French Connection but focuses more on political intrigue. The cinematography is unexpectedly strong, but the script completely ruins it.” (Originally in Russian, translated to English.)

Meta Description:
A political thriller set in post-Six-Day War Jerusalem, The Jerusalem File (1972) follows an American student caught in a dangerous web of espionage and resistance. Directed by John Flynn and starring Bruce Davison, Nicol Williamson, and Donald Pleasence, this tense drama explores themes of political conflict and youth idealism.