The Universe Won’t Save Itself

A daring mercenary is hired to stop a Soviet plot to build a laser superweapon in this explosive Cold War action thriller. Brandon Lee, in one of his early leading roles, brings charisma and martial arts flair to the globe-trotting adventure, while Academy Award winner Ernest Borgnine lends gravitas as the kidnapped scientist at the heart of the mission. Packed with stunts, shootouts, and 1980s spy-movie energy, Laser Mission delivers nonstop entertainment.

Jack Hunter realizes the pharaoh's tomb being empty except for a Roman coin means the treasure was looted to Rome but later probably transferred the the new, Byzantine capital, Constantinople. Which leads Jack to Constantinople in search for the gold.

Honeymoon bliss turns into international intrigue when a young bride (Marlène Jobert) watches her husband kidnapped by Soviet agents who mistake him for an undercover operative. Desperate to get him back, she teams up with a resourceful agent (Kirk Douglas) and tumbles into a chase across Europe filled with double-crosses, disguises, and sly humor. With Trevor Howard and Tom Courtenay adding to the spy-vs-spy antics, the film blends Cold War thrills with romantic comedy flair, making for a breezy espionage romp.