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The Cape Town Affair (1967)

Director: Robert D. Webb
Actors: Jacqueline Bisset, James Brolin, Bob Courtney, Claire Trevor
Runtime: 100 min.

A pickpocket steals a microfilm from a woman on a bus (Jacqueline Bisset). Unbeknownst to the young woman, the film contains secret information which undercover agents are desperate to recover before the Communists can get their hands on it.

Trivia: James Brolin is best for his roles in TV shows such as Marcus Welby M.D. and Hotel. He's the father of actor Josh Brolin and the husband of Barbara Streisand. Claire Trevor was nominated for three Academy Awards, winning a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her role in Key Largo (1948). Actress Jacqueline Bisset is seen here in her first leading role. She's best known for her part in The Deep (1977) which prompted Newsweek to call her "The most beautiful film actress of all time". She's also godmother to Angelina Jolie.