Danger Man "Position of Trust" #1.7 (1960) (TV)

An interesting cast, 22 September 2014

John Drake's Mission: After a friend's daughter gets hooked on heroin, Drake agrees to go to a foreign country selling opium directly to drug dealers to put a stop to their activities.

Another great episode. This one's really got a lot going for it, beginning with a fantastic cast. In addition to McGoohan, Position of Trust features Donald Pleasence as an English ex-pat named Captain Aldrich that Drake uses to gain information. And when I say "uses", I mean Drake employs some real questionable methods to trick Aldrich into violating his conscience to divulge secrets. The scenes with McGoohan and Pleasence together are a highlight of the series so far. Also featured in the cast is Lois Maxwell of James Bond fame. She also gives a solid performance.

Other things to like about this episode include: Aldrich's reaction to losing at the gambling table, Drake's elaborate plane to trick Aldrich, and Drake's elaborate plane to trick the corrupt government officials. The trick with the camera was very nicely pulled off.

A rock solid 8/10 from me.

8/10