**_Realistic alternative to 60’s James Bond_** An Australian detective (Rod Taylor) is sent to London to bring back the High Commissioner (Christopher Plummer) for a possible crime in 1951, but he’s involved in delicate peace talks for the UN, not to mention dealing with a leaker and assassination attempts. “The High Commissioner” (1968) is also known as “Nobody Runs Forever” and works well enough if you’re interested in a way more believable, dialogue-driven substitute to the 007 flicks with Sean Connery. Clive Revill is entertaining as a grumpy butler while suave Calvin Lockhart is nota...