Three Days of the Condor

"Three Days of the Condor" is a 1975 thriller film directed by Sydney Pollack, based on James Grady's novel "Six Days of the Condor." It follows Joe Turner, a CIA analyst who returns from lunch to find his colleagues murdered. Forced to go on the run, he uncovers a conspiracy within the agency while trying to stay alive. The film explores themes of trust, surveillance, and the morally ambiguous nature of intelligence work, set against the backdrop of Cold War paranoia. Its tension-filled narrative and critique of government secrecy resonate with contemporary audiences.