The Last Run(1971) — Safe

As noted by Roger Moore's Movie Nation , the film was something of a reward for George C. Scott after his Oscar win for Patton . While it may have been "lightly-regarded" upon release, its influence is undeniable. You can trace a direct line from Harry Garmes' thrashing of his BMW through the Pyrenees to the Clive Owen "The Hire" shorts and Luc Besson’s entire Transporter franchise. Why You Should Watch It

Trish Van Devere plays the girl caught between them, adding a layer of romantic tension to the claustrophobic confines of the BMW. A Legacy on Wheels The Last Run(1971)

He brings a weary, gravitational pull to the role of Harry. You believe every mile on his face and every gear shift he makes. As noted by Roger Moore's Movie Nation ,

A high-stakes transport from Portugal to Perpignan. You can trace a direct line from Harry

The "last job" is a trope as old as cinema itself, but it feels weighty here. Harry is hired to pick up Paul Rickard (Tony Musante), a hotheaded young killer who has just escaped from prison, and drive him across the rugged landscapes of Spain and into France.

Unlike the high-octane, neon-soaked escapism of modern action flicks, The Last Run is a "tidy if not exactly tight" character study. George C. Scott stars as Harry Garmes, a semi-retired Chicago wheelman who has spent the last nine years living a quiet, solitary life in Albufeira, Portugal. He's a man merely existing, tuning his 1956 BMW 503 convertible just to prove he still has the touch.

If you’re a fan of "guy-and-his-car" movies, The Last Run is required viewing. It’s a reminder that before there were CGI stunts and superhero drivers, there was just a man, a manual transmission, and a very long road ahead.