Stanley Mann, a prolific writer born in the 1930s, made significant contributions to cult cinema with his screenplays. He penned the tense narrative of Woman of Straw (1964), showcasing his ability to weave complex characters into gripping plots. His work on Russian Roulette (1975) and Breaking Point (1976) further solidified his reputation in the exploitation genre, blending action with psychological depth. Mann's writing in Circle of Iron (1978) reflects his unique vision, merging philosophical themes with the adventure genre, making him a vital figure in the SassyFlix catalog.
Russian Roulette
Shaver (George Segal), a disgraced former Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer, receives an offer to keep an eye on a Latvian dissident during an upcoming visit to Vancouver by a renegade Soviet Premier in exchange for eventually being reinstated to the force. However, upon accepting the assignment, he finds himself engulfed in a KGB conspiracy to kill the premier during his visit and must clear his own name.
