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Judd Bernard (written by)
Release Date:
4 September 1974 (France)
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They Live the Sweet Life But They Play a Game of Sudden Death! more
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When a US intelligence agent (Anthony Quinn) is unable to bring a ruthless drug baron (James Mason) to justice...
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I like this movie, a good seventies action flick
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Michael Caine | ... | John Deray | |
| Anthony Quinn | ... | Steve Ventura | |
| James Mason | ... | Jacques Brizard | |
| Maurice Ronet | ... | Inspector Briac | |
| Alexandra Stewart | ... | Rita | |
| Maureen Kerwin | ... | Lucienne | |
| Catherine Rouvel | ... | Brizard's Mistress | |
| Marcel Bozzuffi | ... | Calmet | |
| Patrick Floersheim | ... | Kovakian | |
| André Oumansky | ... | Marsac (as Andre Oumansky) | |
| Georges Beller | ... | Minierini | |
| Jean-Louis Fortuit | ... | Fortuit | |
| Jerry Brouer | ... | Kurt | |
| Georges Lycan | ... | Henri | |
| Pierre Koulak | ... | Wilson |
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USA:89 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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UK:15 (video rating) |
UK:A (original rating) |
West Germany:18 (nf) |
Finland:K-16 |
Sweden:15 |
USA:PG |
Netherlands:12
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This film was released as "The Destructors" and is listed as such in "The Films of Anthony Quinn" written by Alvin Marill.
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'Round Midnight
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Unlike some others, I really like this movie. As an American, I appreciate the Paris locations, which are well chosen. I like the Alfa Romeo Montreal that Michael Caine's character drives, an exceedingly rare and attractive model. I feel the dialog is clever and natural, and at times funny ("funguoo you!). It's interesting to see Pierre Salinger, the American statesman, in a small role and doing it well.
I feel you need to look at "The Destructors" as a group of vignettes, individually well done.While player motivations are sometimes a bit unclear,and some subplots lead nowhere, most of the main scenes are well presented. Younger people used to the slam bang action and quick scene cuts of newer movies may call it dull, but those who appreciate fine actors like James Mason, Anthony Quinn and Michael Caine may see this as a diamond in the rough. If you have a chance, catch this film on cable or at a theatre that plays older films, I hope you will enjoy it as much as I do.