The Mikes tackle Ronin, John Frankenheimer's slick Euro-thriller about mercenaries, double-crosses, and the ultimate briefcase MacGuffin. We get into De Niro's icy calm, the pulse-pounding car chases, and what makes this one of the tightest action films of the '90s. Plus: international intrigue, the art of the ambiguous ending, and why Sean Bean should never be trusted with a mission. Wikipedia page for Ronin. Films recommended this episode:

• The Day of the Jackal
• Baby Driver

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