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• Actors: Paul Newman, Dominique Sanda, James Mason, Harry Andrews, Ian Bannen
• Directors: John Huston
• Writers: Desmond Bagley, Walter Hill, William Fairchild
• Producers: John Foreman, William Hill
• Format: Color, HiFi Sound, NTSC
• Rated: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Warner Home Video
• VHS Release Date: February 7, 1995
• Run Time: 98 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6300269922
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #294,105 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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Espionage thriller about an escaped convict on the run across exotic European borders.

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mackintosh Man, December 27, 2002

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This review is from: Mackintosh Man [VHS] (VHS Tape)

The simplicity of this movie sets it apart from modern spy movies. The hero (Newman) is given little to work with in terms of information or equipment is forced to problem-solve in a way that makes him seem much more genuine than a James Bond type of character. Similarily the villians are much more realistic and multi-dimensional, as well. It feels more plausible that the big chase scene is between little utility truck and a run-of-the-mill mid-sixties Mercedes sedan than a couple of sports cars. Further the writers resisted the temptation to have the hero kill everyone that he was in conflict with. Even the way the villagers discuss the events up at the mansion adds a sense reality that most action films leave out.
The film has a rainy day in a far-away land feel about it which is complimented by the haunting music. In many ways this movie reminds me of the "Day of the Jackal" and "The Odessa File" in it's controlled scope and tasteful direction.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Newman's Own Bond, June 19, 2003

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Peter J. Harrington (Holtsville, New York United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mackintosh Man [VHS] (VHS Tape)

A real no-nonsense spy thriller, in the same style as The Man Who Came In From The Cold, which is probably the BEST. Paul Newman really outdid himself with this film. Althogh his accent was lacking at times, he is very believable as one of those real heroes, from the cold war era. After all, here is a guy who allows himself to be thrown into a foreign prison, just to break out, with enemies he does not know. The courage involved, is off the charts, and Newman makes you believe that he is doing it because . . . well, simply because he is asked to do so. Without giving too much away, allow me to point out to those who have missed this classic to date; that the ending is right from the archives at the CIA. Decisions, behaviors, and reactions are all to real, and that is what places this film above the others of this genre. The music is also tremendous, with a very haunting theme that is repeated throughout, and yet never becomes repetitive; due to arrangements, instruments, and simply because it is always welcome, given the continuous perils the lead character is thrust into. This is a testatment of what brains, not gadgets, can do.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars MACINTOSH MAN, July 10, 2009

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John H. Keaveny "book junkie" (albertson, n.y. United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Mackintosh Man (DVD)

This is my all time favorite Paul Newman movie. Great fun, just to watch those english actors is a treat.
The background music adds to the mystique. I like this movie so much I've given away 3 copies to friends.
At the time of it's release the critics gave it a poor review,but what do they know?
John Keaveny.