A series of five documentary films on topical subjects.
The Spaghetti House, Balcombe Street, the Iranian Embassy... three London incidents in recent Years in which police hostage negotiating teams have been in action. But the principles and Practices in use in London were pioneered by the New York Police, after the killings at the Munich Olympic Games in 1972. Since that time, Captain Frank Bolz has been in charge of 70 New York cops - specially trained to handle hostage situations.
This documentary film portrays FRANK BOLZ and his men in action in March - New York's busiest month for the seizure, forcible restraint and ransom of hostages
Film cameraman MIKE SPOONER
Film recordists DAVID JEWITT, JOHN HORE
Film editor BILL WRIGHT
Producer ROGER MILLS
Producer Roger Mills
Director PATRICK TURLEY