O Lucky Man!

The film opens with a short fragment outside the plot but clearly related on repeated viewings. In parallel with Travis' experiences, the film shows 1960s Britain retreating from imperial past, but managing to retain some influence in the world by means of corrupt dealings with foreign dictators. Travis progresses from coffee salesman (working for Imperial Coffee in the North East of England and Scotland) to a victim of torture in a government installation and a medical research subject.