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FBI agent John Lewis travels in Europe, from Paris to Lisbon, trying to locate a disappeared fellow secret-agent, Mark Lemoine. Soon he has trouble with a violant gang, and is involved with a young French reporter, Michèle Laurent. Finally, the chief of the Secret Service tells Lewis that Lemoine never existed. Instead of ending his mission there, the real trouble starts.

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    • Author: Bumand
    This is a pre-Bond film starring the incredibly popular (at the time) Eddie Constantine, who made a string of French spy flicks in the early 60's. You may have heard of his most famous film, a little number called Alphaville. But that's art. We're talking Eurospy, we're talking There's Going To Be a Party.

    This relatively low-key adventure is filled with genuine humor, surreal imagery, and has an intriguing mystery at its core. Director Pierre Montazel captures a film noir look for the many night scenes but even more notable are the audacious camera tricks and new wave allusions sprinkled throughout.

    This is a fun movie to watch for the cast, the clever script and the great care taken with the visuals. Another first rate aspect is the free jazz score by the Jazz Group of Paris and Martial Solal that manages to highlight and accent without overwhelming the proceedings.
  • Complete credited cast:
    Eddie Constantine Eddie Constantine - John Lewis / John Jarvis
    Barbara Laage Barbara Laage - Michèle Laurent
    Stefan Schnabel Stefan Schnabel - Bragarian
    Claude Cerval Claude Cerval - Secret Services Director
    Saro Urzì Saro Urzì - Alvarez
    Norma Burgo Norma Burgo - Hélène
    Clarence Weff Clarence Weff - Killer
    Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
    Lucien Callamand Lucien Callamand
    Albert Médina Albert Médina
    Anny Nelsen Anny Nelsen
    Jean-Pierre Zola Jean-Pierre Zola
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