Masquerade

The British government, led by Sir Robert, launches a covert mission to kidnap the heir to protect oil rights in Ramat. The plan hinges on keeping the prince safe from assassination before he ascends to the throne. The operation is framed as a necessary but risky rescue from political hostility.

Colonel Drexel pressures Benson to enlist Frazer, a trusted ally from World War II, to help in the operation. Frazer agrees to the assignment for pay and loyalty to old comrades. He is sent to Spain to wait at a safe house, awaiting further orders.

Frazer arrives in Spain and immediately meets Sophie, who offers him a ride to his villa. In the car, Frazer spots her entourage and suspects smugglers watching them. He keeps his guard up as the situation unfolds around his boat and the villa.

Drexel orchestrates the prince's escape from Ramat and brings him to a villa in Spain for safety. This transfer puts the prince beyond British reach but sets up the gang's broader plan. Frazer watches the developments from his Spanish safe house.

The next day, Sophie tries to break into the boat house, signaling her interest and testing Frazer's defenses. Frazer stops her and also blocks English tourist Dunwoody from lingering near the property. Their flirtation continues amid the danger around them.

Sophie emerges from the shadows, warns Frazer to take care, and steals his key after a kiss. The moment deepens their complicated relationship even as danger closes in. Frazer remains suspicious of her motives while the operation proceeds.

The gang arrives at the dock to seize the boat, and Frazer heads to intercept them. He is knocked out from behind, and when he regains consciousness, the prince is gone and Benson suspects Frazer of being an accomplice. The search for the missing prince intensifies.

The gang abducts Frazer and drives him to an abandoned castle, imprisoning him in a hidden wine barrel. In his drunken state, Sophie appears and they share a kiss. The gang parades this moment to the prince, framing Frazer as the kidnapping mastermind.

With Sophie's help, Frazer escapes the trap and discovers that his old friend Drexel betrayed him for a ransom. He and Sophie resolve to uncover the gang's true identity and motivations.

Drexel offers to cut Frazer in on the profits, but Frazer refuses and they fight. Just as the duel ends, Dunwoody arrives and reveals he is a private detective hired by Drexel's wife. Frazer and Drexel realize the gang is actually a circus troupe.

Frazer and Sophie attempt to reach the circus hideout to confront the gang, but Frazer is captured. It becomes clear that Dunwoody has betrayed them again, this time working for the current ruler of Ramat who wants to kill the prince.

Frazer and Sophie are kept in a circus cage while negotiations proceed. The knife-thrower tries to stop Dunwoody from killing the prince but is killed in the chaos. Drexel arrives and stops Dunwoody, turning the tide in their favor.

Drexel flees with the prince, ordering the circus folk to care for Frazer. Sophie declines to join Drexel, revealing she is married to the big guy. Frazer shares one final kiss with Sophie before stepping away.

Dunwoody and Frazer arrive as Drexel tries to cross a dam construction site with the prince. A fierce shoot-out erupts, and Dunwoody is killed as a bridge collapses. Frazer saves the prince and Drexel, and police and Benson arrive to restore order.

Back at Sir Robert's office, the group celebrates their success and debates Dunwoody's role. Drexel boasts about his new oil-company job while Frazer learns he has only £11 due to IRS adjustments, a humorous twist on the mission's payday.