Angolan situation Several mercenaries, along with a sad father, try to rescue his son from the Angolan dungeons. Guy's being tortured. Every day counts. Our mercenaries are building relationships with the insurgents and thus making a significant difference. And no matter how unequal the forces, the love of the father will be in the forefront. If the subject of the rebels was more effectively disclosed, then this tape could claim more.
The film is undoubtedly utilitarian, but it is made by famous actors. And this level is imposed, thereby elevating the film.
A few Oliver Reed appearances. And now we have a real maniac, a real villain. How did it happen that in the 80s he was not particularly noticed, not involved in large projects?
Then the baton of "violence" will go to Robert Vaughn. It is magnificent, combining calm, charm, elegance and cruelty. Only a few scenes with a defenseless captive and all the hidden sadism breaks loose. How do you not notice that? Robert Vaughn is a great talent.
How to forget Ernest Borgnine's meeting with his son? Pause. It's like the world stops. Ernest is great.
So, before us is an example of how a picture with a primitive script and a modest production can be taken to another level due to acting. How was it that neither Borgnine, Reed, nor Robert Vaughn were involved in the big 'cinematic game' in the second half of the '80s? This is not the best way to describe Hollywood.
5 out of 10