“Frantic” is a 1988 thriller directed by Roman Polanski. While not a box office success, it was critically acclaimed. The story follows an American doctor, Richard Walker, played by Harrison Ford, on a dangerous quest in Paris.
When Richard’s wife is kidnapped after picking up the wrong suitcase, he delves into the European underworld. He encounters a sexy courier, Michelle, who helps him in exchange for money owed for narcotics trafficking.
The film cleverly plays on American fears of Europe’s politics and society, drawing comparisons to Alfred Hitchcock’s work. It’s a blend of action, adventure, drama, mystery, crime, and thriller genres, with an R rating.
