The Soldier (1982)

Introduction
"The Soldier" is an American action thriller film launched in 1982, directed by James Glickenhaus. The film features Ken Wahl as the lead character, a CIA agent codenamed "The Soldier". Alongside him, the cast consists of Alberta Watson, Joaquim de Almeida, and Klaus Kinski. It explores themes of international espionage, terrorism, and nuclear de-escalation throughout the Cold War.

Plot Summary
In the movie, the KGB has actually taken plutonium from a U.S. military base with the strategy to put together and detonate a nuclear weapon in the Middle East oil fields. This would disrupt the international economic stability by creating an extreme oil shortage. The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is mystified, and they call upon a confidential representative known simply as "The Soldier".

"The Soldier" (Ken Wahl) is an elite CIA personnel known for his dangerous approaches and being a soldier of last resort. The CIA relies on him when traditional and diplomatic solutions fail. With his group, his task is to avoid the KGB's plan, a task which requires outsmarting the enemy forces, navigating vast surfaces, and making it through extreme battle.

Major Scenes
A considerable scene in the motion picture shows a high-speed car chase through the narrow streets of Jerusalem, culminating in a significant escape via a deserted building and construction website.
Even more in the movie, a base-jumping scene that happens in Austria sees "The Soldier" navigate snow-covered mountain slopes and expansive crevices while under enemy gunfire. This scene showcases espionage and survival skills normal of the Cold War-era soldier.

Final Act
In the last act, "The Soldier" handles to find the nuclear gadget, only to be recorded by the KGB. He and his group are flown to Russia, where they should avoid the approaching nuclear disaster while hijacked. In a twist of fate, they manage to get away and trigger to hinder the KGB's plans, leading to an epic conflict atop a snowy mountain.

Eventually, "The Soldier" outsmarts the KGB and directs the nuclear rocket towards the North Pole instead, avoiding a worldwide crisis. Back home, he is commended for his work however remains a strange figure to those outside the intelligence neighborhood.

Conclusion
"The Soldier" is a classic American action thriller, excellent of Cold War spy movie theater, filled with suspense, worldwide intrigue, and epic action sequences. The performances by Ken Wahl and Alberta Watson show the stress and continuous state of high alert that defines their characters. The film's exotic locations add to its globe-trotting experience feel, and the plot functions as a tip of the high-stakes styles of political maneuvering during the Cold War era.

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