OSS 117 Le Caire Nid D’Espions

“In 1955, French secret agent Hubert Bonisseur de La Bath (OSS 117) is sent to Cairo to investigate the disappearance of a fellow agent and to uncover a secret arms deal. Posing as a poultry importer, he blunders his way through Egyptian politics, religion, and espionage. Arrogant, clueless, and politically incorrect, OSS 117 constantly misunderstands local customs, creating both chaos and comedy. Despite his incompetence, he accidentally manages to foil the conspiracy.” – Synopsis

“The movie relishes its 1955 look, not just in the costumes and locations, but in such details as special effects and fight scenes, the movie is surprisingly competent in some of the action scenes, when the dim-witted hero turns out to have lightning improvisational skills.” – Roger Ebret