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Director:
Robert Parrish
Writer:
Judd Bernard (written by)
Contact:
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Release Date:
4 September 1974 (France) more
Genre:
Drama | Thriller more
Tagline:
They Live the Sweet Life But They Play a Game of Sudden Death! more
Plot:
When a US intelligence agent (Anthony Quinn) is unable to bring a ruthless drug baron (James Mason) to justice... more | add synopsis
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User Comments:
I like this movie, a good seventies action flick more (7 total)

Cast

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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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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Marseille contrat (France)
The Destructors (USA)
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Runtime:
USA:89 min
Country:
UK | France
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono
Certification:
UK:15 (video rating) | UK:A (original rating) | West Germany:18 (nf) | Finland:K-16 | Sweden:15 | USA:PG | Netherlands:12
Filming Locations:
Cannes, Alpes-Maritimes, France more
Company:
Kettledrum Films more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
This film was released as "The Destructors" and is listed as such in "The Films of Anthony Quinn" written by Alvin Marill. more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in GoldenEye (1995) more
Soundtrack:
'Round Midnight more

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I like this movie, a good seventies action flick, 8 July 2007
7/10
Author: dougeroo1 (dougeroo1@yahoo.com) from Los Angeles, United States

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.

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