Tucker eventually realizes he is a "domino"—a small part of a much larger, global chain of events orchestrated by elites to maintain control .
(1977) is a neo-noir political thriller directed by Stanley Kramer, based on the novel by Adam Kennedy . It stars Gene Hackman as Roy Tucker, a Vietnam War veteran and expert marksman serving time for murder who is offered freedom by a mysterious, powerful organization in exchange for performing a high-stakes assassination . Plot Overview The Domino Principle(1977)
A shadowy group known only as "they" breaks Tucker out of prison . In return, he must carry out a political assassination of a major public figure . Tucker eventually realizes he is a "domino"—a small
The film concludes with a cynical twist; as Tucker attempts to escape his past on a beach, he remains unaware that he has been targeted for elimination himself . Cast & Key Personnel The Domino Principle (1977) - IMDb Plot Overview A shadowy group known only as
To ensure his cooperation, the organization reunites him with his wife, Ellie (Candice Bergen), but later uses her safety as leverage to keep him in line .