"Three Days of the Condor" is a 1975 thriller film directed by Sydney Pollack. It follows a CIA researcher named Joe Turner, played by Robert Redford, who returns from lunch to find his colleagues murdered. He goes on the run, trying to uncover the truth behind the killings while being pursued by assassins. As Turner navigates the dangerous landscape, he seeks help from Kathryn, portrayed by Faye Dunaway, a woman he takes hostage. The film explores themes of trust, betrayal, and the moral complexities of espionage, ultimately questioning the nature of government secrecy and personal safety.