It was the first black/white film sinceThe Apartment (1960)to win he Best Picture Academy Award, and the most commercially-successful B/W film in cinematic history." Clark agreed to the mission, but first demanded money in his account, a comsat link, and an insertion team of Spanish-speaking special-ops men to fight the "discretionary" war." He must guide her hand to light his own cigarette - she exhibits more problems with her vision.She reduces her hostility slightly when envying him for his complete dedication to his work while dreaming about her own carefree future:Judith: Still, I almost envy you - it must be nice o believe in what you""re doing.The realistic, documentary-like, urban crime/heist film - advertised as "A John Huston Production" - was one of the first films that completely and specifically detailed how to pull off an authentic-looking heist - something usually considered morally improper under the Production Code.At the same time that the pursuing helicopter collided with one of the windmill vanes, Ethan was unsuccessful in trying to "fry the charge" with a defibrillator.