Code Name: Tiger (1964) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

Le Tigre investigates threats surrounding a planned aircraft sale while trying to protect those at risk, but the supplied story ends before the pursuit is resolved.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

Aircraft Deal Under Threat

The Mirage IV is presented, and its power is demonstrated during a meeting. Plans to sell aircraft to Turkey become dangerous after a warning about Baskine and news of a murdered technical consultant.

Key Events

• Mirage IV Presentation — The story opens with a presentation of the Mirage IV. Location: Unspecified
• Explosive Demonstration — A demonstration of the aircraft's explosive power interrupts a meeting. Characters: Le Tigre Location: Unspecified
• Aircraft Sale Plans — A French general explains plans to sell forty aircraft to Turkey. Characters: Le Tigre Location: Unspecified
• Warning About Baskine — A warning from the Turkish embassy suggests Baskine may be targeted. Characters: Madame Baskine, Le Tigre Location: Orly
• Consultant Murder Report — Authorities report that a French technical consultant has been murdered. Characters: Le Tigre Location: Unspecified

Protection and Disruption

Le Tigre becomes involved in protecting Baskine and his family. Simultaneous attacks and Mehlica's kidnapping complicate the authorities' response, while Le Tigre insists on her importance.

Key Events

• Protection Assignment — Le Tigre is drawn into protecting Baskine and his family. Characters: Le Tigre, Madame Baskine, Madame Baskine Location: Unspecified
• Attack and Kidnapping — Attacks are attempted while Mehlica is kidnapped. Characters: Le Tigre, Mehlica Location: Unspecified
• Conflicting Operations — Authorities struggle to understand why the attacks and kidnapping happened together. Characters: Le Tigre, Mehlica Location: Unspecified
• Le Tigre Defends Mehlica — Le Tigre insists that Mehlica's life matters despite criticism from superiors. Characters: Le Tigre, Mehlica Location: Unspecified

Following the Intermediaries

The investigation follows hired men and clues about Dobronsky, including a lead connected to a wrestling match. Authorities search Paris and learn about Duvet's shoe-shining work, a deposit locker, and a briefcase.

Key Events

• Hired Men and Intermediaries — The investigation follows a chain of hired men and intermediaries. Characters: Le Tigre, Duvet Location: Unspecified
• Wrestling Match Lead — A captive says he met Dobronsky through a dwarf at a wrestling match. Characters: Le Tigre Location: Unspecified wrestling match
• Search Across Paris — Authorities search Paris for dwarves after hearing the captive's account. Characters: Le Tigre Location: Paris
• Duvet's New Work — Investigators learn Duvet has taken up shoe-shining work; clues point to a locker and briefcase. Characters: Duvet, Le Tigre Location: Unspecified

A Departure Without Answers

Dobronsky's people track Benita and Coubassi while Le Tigre's allies pursue discreetly. Le Tigre reaches the circle with a package, and the supplied dialogue ends as a journey is announced and a backward-firing gun is handed to him.

Key Events

• Surveillance and Pursuit — Dobronsky's people try to track Benita and Coubassi as Le Tigre's allies pursue them discreetly. Characters: Le Tigre, Benita, Coubassi Location: Unspecified
• Orders Against Associates — Orders are given to pay an associate and prepare to eliminate others when possible. Characters: Benita, Coubassi Location: Unspecified
• Package Reaches the Circle — Le Tigre reaches Dobronsky's circle carrying a package sent by his little brother. Characters: Le Tigre Location: Dobronsky's circle
• Departure and Reversed Gun — Dobronsky announces a journey, and an associate warns Le Tigre the gun fires backward. Characters: Le Tigre Location: Dobronsky's circle
• Pursuit Left Unresolved — The supplied dialogue ends during the tense departure, leaving the pursuit's outcome unresolved. Characters: Le Tigre, Benita, Coubassi Location: Unspecified

Story Breakdown

• Aircraft Sale — The Mirage IV demonstration frames a planned French sale to Turkey.
  • Mirage Demonstration — The aircraft is introduced, followed by a display of its explosive power.
  • Turkish Contract — A general explains that France plans to sell forty aircraft to Turkey.
• Threat to Baskine — A warning and a murder report turn the visit into a security crisis.
  • Embassy Warning — The Turkish embassy warns that Baskine may be targeted.
  • Consultant Murder — A French technical consultant is reported murdered.
• Protection Assignment — Le Tigre is drawn into protecting Baskine and his family.
  • Guarding Baskine — Le Tigre is assigned to protect the Turkish diplomat.
  • Family Under Threat — Madame Baskine is included among the family placed under protection.
• Kidnapping Crisis — Attacks and Mehlica's kidnapping occur together, raising questions for the authorities.
  • Concurrent Attacks — Attacks are attempted while the kidnapping takes place.
  • Mehlica's Importance — Le Tigre insists that Mehlica's life matters despite criticism of his methods.
• Dobronsky Leads — The investigation moves through intermediaries and an unusual lead.
  • Wrestling Match Account — A captive says he met Dobronsky through a dwarf at a wrestling match.
  • Paris Search — Authorities search Paris for dwarves based on the account.
• Material Clues — Investigators follow clues involving Duvet, a deposit locker, and a briefcase.
  • Shoe-Shining Work — Authorities learn that Duvet has unexpectedly taken up shoe-shining work.
  • Locker and Briefcase — Clues point toward a deposit locker and a briefcase.
• Discreet Pursuit — The opposing group tracks Benita and Coubassi as Le Tigre's allies follow without alerting them.
  • Tracking Benita — Dobronsky's people try to keep track of Benita.
  • Following Coubassi — Coubassi is also monitored while Le Tigre's allies pursue the group discreetly.
• Unfinished Departure — Le Tigre reaches Dobronsky's circle, but the supplied dialogue stops before the pursuit's outcome is known.
  • Package Delivery — Le Tigre arrives with a package sent by his little brother.
  • Backward-Firing Gun — An associate gives Le Tigre a supposedly improved gun and warns that it fires in the opposite direction.

Directed by

Claude Chabrol

Key Cast

• Roger Hanin — Le Tigre
• Daniela Bianchi — Mehlica
• Roger Dumas — Duvet
• Maria Mauban — Madame Baskine
• Antonio Passalia — Coubassi