The film is also known by alternative titles such as in some Spanish-speaking regions. It has been preserved and released on various home video formats over the years. Omega, el último encuentro (1983) - IMDb
(originally titled The Osterman Weekend ) is a 1983 political thriller and spy film directed by Sam Peckinpah . Based on the 1972 novel of the same name by Robert Ludlum, it is notable for being the final film directed by Peckinpah. Movie Overview Omega: El Гєltimo encuentro
: Critics from IMDb often describe the script as convoluted and confusing, though occasionally engrossing. The film is also known by alternative titles
: Sam Peckinpah was reportedly fired during post-production, which may have contributed to the film's disjointed feel. Based on the 1972 novel of the same
Reviews for the film are mixed, often highlighting its complexity and the circumstances of its production:
: Set during the Cold War, the story follows a controversial television journalist, John Tanner, who is approached by the CIA. They convince him that three of his close friends are actually Soviet agents belonging to a spy ring known as "Omega" and ask him to help secure their defection. Cast : Rutger Hauer as John Tanner John Hurt as Lawrence Fassett Craig T. Nelson as Bernard Osterman Dennis Hopper as Richard Tremayne Burt Lancaster as Maxwell Danforth Release Date : October 21, 1983. Genre : Action, Spy Thriller, Political Suspense. Critical Reception