The daughter of a wealthy socialite is kidnapped and held for ransom. Madame Anderson fears for her daughters life but must not attract the polices attention, so she contacts The Protectors. The ransom note leads the team on a chase throughout Copenhagen. Harry poses a threat to the kidnapper so the instructions given require that only the Contessa can deliver the ransom money. Harry must find where the young kidnapped lady is before the the kidnappers loses his patience and kills her. Information from a local fisherman leads Harry and Paul to an old fort and a standoff.
Personal Synopsis
A simple episode of kidnapping and ransom. The story could have easily been expanded into a fuller and more dramatic affair. Copenhagen looks great in 1973 which is one of the highlights of this episode. All in all an easy going kidnapping that left me wanting more.
Location
Copenhagen
Starring
Original Air-Date: 28 September 1973
Directed by John Hough
Written by Terry Nation
Harry Rule- Robert Vaughn
Contessa Caroline di Contini- Nyree Dawn Porter
Paul Buchet- Tony Anholt
Christian- Stephan Chase
Madame Anderson- Patricia Haines
Eva Anderson- Lalla Ward
Hansen- Oliver Ford Davies
Davidson- Paul Dawkins
Beck- Karl Gustav Ahlefeldt
Waiter- Gert Thynov
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