The Next Man (1976): Cast, Ratings & Plot
The Next Man is a 1976 action thriller directed by Richard C. Sarafian, starring Adolfo Celi, Albert Paulsen and Sean Connery. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes. Critics gave it 40 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Richard C. Sarafian
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Allied Artists Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Next Man About?
The premise of The Next Man without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A resourceful Saudi diplomat attempts to broker peace with Israel, initiating a dangerous and intense pursuit. When a formidable assassin is sent to eliminate him, the diplomat steadfastly pursues his goal of establishing a landmark alliance, even amidst rising threats and escalating violence. The film explores themes of diplomacy, betrayal, and the high stakes involved in international relations.
The Next Man Themes & Keywords
· 40 tags- bikini
- massage
- woman in a shower
- drugged drink
- female nudity
- arab
- thrown from height
- riyadh saudi arabia
- new york city
- diplomat
- moscow russia
- london england
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- double decker bus
- watching tv
- shot to death
- assassination
- shot in the back
- cigarette smoking
- suffocated with a plastic bag
- nice france
- assassination attempt
- reference to yasser arafat
- reference to plo the palestine liberation organization
- peace
- connery and celi
- opec
- israel
- death of protagonist
- car bomb
- female assassin
- united nations
- political speech
- conspiracy
- political thriller
- paranoia
- best friend
- assassin
- middle east
- terrorist
- independent film
The Next Man Cast
Adolfo Celi leads the cast, with Albert Paulsen and Sean Connery. Directed by Richard C. Sarafian; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Richard C. Sarafian
Also Starring in The Next Man
· 6 moreMore from Richard C. Sarafian
More films directed by Richard C. Sarafian, best-rated first: Vanishing Point, Sunburn, Solar Crisis and Eye of the Tiger.
The Next Man Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Next Man 40 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.8/10.
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IMDb 4.8 /10
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Metacritic 40 Metascore
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TMDB 46% User score
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The Next Man Plot Summary
What happens in The Next Man from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film unfolds in November 1976, shortly after the Arab Oil Embargo of 1973–1974. A cadre of politicians in the Arab world endorses a radical agenda that includes imposing a ceiling on international oil prices. Within 48 hours of this initiative becoming known to the Americans and Russians, the three main figures in this group are brutally eliminated: the Kuwaiti is thrown from a window, the Saudi is shot dead, and the Tunisian, portrayed by Adolfo Celi, falls victim to seduction, drugging, and asphyxiation. In the first two murders, the assassins meet their end shortly after — one is dealt with by another hitman named Gregory Zolnikov (played by director Richard C. Sarafian in an uncredited appearance), while the bodyguard Hamid, played by Albert Paulsen, takes care of the other.
Full summary
The whole story of The Next Man, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Next Man?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What event sets off the chain of assassinations in 'The Next Man'?
Cars in The Next Man
15 cars on screen, including the 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman W100 and the 1972 Plymouth Fury.
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1975 Plymouth Fury Custom Suburban Important role -
1959 AEC Routemaster Minor role
The Next Man Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Öl” and “Öl - Der nächste Mann”.
- Also known as
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- Öl
- Öl - Der nächste Mann
- Ο Επόμενος Στόχος
- O Epomenos Stohos
- To Epomeno Thyma
- The Arab Conspiracy
- Il prossimo uomo
- Der nächste Mann
- Meurtre pour un homme seul
- Az arab összeesküvés
- El árabe
- Ответен удар
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- Το Επόμενο Θύμα
- Следующий человек
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The Next Man FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Next Man, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Next Man?
The Next Man runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was The Next Man released?
The Next Man was released on November 10, 1976.
Who directed The Next Man?
The Next Man was directed by Richard C. Sarafian.
More films by Richard C. Sarafian Who is in the cast of The Next Man?
The Next Man stars Adolfo Celi, Albert Paulsen and Sean Connery, among 10 credited actors.
How is The Next Man rated?
The Next Man has 4.8/10 on IMDb, 40 on Metacritic and 46% on TMDB.
Does The Next Man have a post-credit scene?
No. The Next Man has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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