The intrigue begins when Craig notices strange behavior from fellow laureate Dr. Max Stratman (Edward G. Robinson), a physicist. Craig eventually uncovers a Soviet-bloc plot to kidnap the real Dr. Stratman and replace him with a double who intends to publicly defect to East Germany during the ceremony. Despite his own skepticism and constant inebriation, Craig turns unlikely detective to stop the conspiracy, aided by his beautiful Swedish chaperone, Inger Lisa Andersson (Elke Sommer).
: Ernest Lehman, adapted from the novel by Irving Wallace. Music : An early, notable score by Jerry Goldsmith. Duration : Approximately 134–136 minutes. Synopsis and Plot Cine Intriga-El premio *1963*
Set against the backdrop of the annual in Stockholm, the story follows Andrew Craig (Paul Newman), a womanizing and heavy-drinking American novelist who has won the Nobel Prize for Literature. The intrigue begins when Craig notices strange behavior
: Paul Newman, Elke Sommer, and Edward G. Robinson. Craig eventually uncovers a Soviet-bloc plot to kidnap
The 1963 film (released in Spanish-speaking regions as El premio ) is a classic Cold War spy thriller and romantic comedy directed by Mark Robson. It is often categorized under the genre of Cine de Intriga (intrigue/suspense cinema) due to its blend of mystery, espionage, and Hitchcockian suspense. Essential Film Details Release Year : 1963. Director : Mark Robson.