The International

The film opens with Interpol agent Louis Salinger observing his partner Thomas Schumer in a secretive meeting with André Clement. The conversation reveals alarming plans involving the International Bank of Business & Credit (IBBC) attempting to procure missiles from China.

As Schumer attempts to signal Salinger from across the street, he suddenly collapses, having been struck down by an unforeseen sickness. Salinger rushes to assist but is knocked unconscious by a passing van, leaving their fate uncertain.

Salinger regains consciousness at the hospital, where he's informed that he needs to stay for observation. He refuses this and is determined to see Schumer's body, leading him to the morgue where he intuitively senses foul play.

The results of Schumer's autopsy reveal a dangerous combination of prussic acid and cyanide, suggesting he was murdered. This discovery sends shockwaves through Salinger and brings District Attorney Eleanor Whitman into the fray.

Eleanor Whitman, concerned about Schumer's demise, travels to Berlin upon Salinger's insistence. Together, they embark on a perilous investigation into the IBBC, which is known for its corrupt practices including money laundering and murder.

As Salinger and Whitman dig deeper into the IBBC's sinister activities, they find that all potential witnesses willing to testify have either disappeared or met untimely ends. The local police remain skeptical, brushing off their mounting evidence.

Determined to uncover the truth, Salinger travels back to his home in Lyon. There, he discovers a newspaper article about Clement's mysterious death, which resonates deeply with Schumer's situation, leading him further down the rabbit hole.

Salinger's investigation reveals the IBBC's head, Jonas Skarssen, as a potential mastermind behind a cover-up for Schumer's and Clement's murders. As Salinger connects the dots, he realizes the bank's involvement in global crime and chaos.

Salinger's pursuit of justice leads him across various cities, including Milan and Istanbul. Throughout his investigation, he faces numerous deadly assassins trying to silence him, heightening the tension of the unfolding drama.

The climax of Salinger's journey culminates at the Guggenheim Museum, where he confronts the reality of the IBBC's dealings. In an intense showdown, loyalties are tested, and the stakes turn deadly as gunfire erupts around him.

During the chaos at the Guggenheim, Salinger uncovers a crucial clue in the form of a footprint that connects back to previous cases. This evidence could hold the key to dismantling the criminal operations of the IBBC.

In a gripping climax, Salinger faces off against the IBBC's assassin and his handler during a life-threatening encounter. The series of confrontations pushes Salinger to the edge as he fights for justice against overwhelming odds.

As the dust settles, the film hints at the residual corruption of the IBBC despite Skarssen's downfall. Whitman is poised to lead another investigation, indicating that the ongoing battle against the banking giant will continue.