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The Destructors (1974)
The Marseille Contract (original title)

PG 89 min  -  Drama | Thriller  -   4 September 1974 (France)
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When a US intelligence agent (Anthony Quinn) is unable to bring a ruthless drug baron (James Mason) to justice... See full summary »

Director:

Robert Parrish

Writer:

Judd Bernard

Stars:

Michael Caine, Anthony Quinn and James Mason
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The Destructors -- A tough U.S. Embassy official in Paris is assigned to break a narcotic ring, but after several of his agents are killed he hires a professional killer.
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michael Caine ...
John Deray
Anthony Quinn ...
Steve Ventura
James Mason ...
Jacques Brizard
Maurice Ronet Maurice Ronet ...
Inspector Briac
Alexandra Stewart Alexandra Stewart ...
Rita
Maureen Kerwin Maureen Kerwin ...
Lucienne
Catherine Rouvel Catherine Rouvel ...
Brizard's Mistress
Marcel Bozzuffi Marcel Bozzuffi ...
Calmet
Patrick Floersheim Patrick Floersheim ...
Kovakian
André Oumansky André Oumansky ...
Marsac (as Andre Oumansky)
Georges Beller Georges Beller ...
Minierini
Jean-Louis Fortuit Jean-Louis Fortuit ...
Fortuit
Jerry Brouer Jerry Brouer ...
Kurt
Georges Lycan Georges Lycan ...
Henri
Pierre Koulak Pierre Koulak ...
Wilson
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Storyline

When a US intelligence agent (Anthony Quinn) is unable to bring a ruthless drug baron (James Mason) to justice, he resorts to hiring a contract killer. But the man he is put in contact with (Michael Caine) turns out to be an old friend. Written by Lee Kelly <lee@leenet.demon.co.uk>  

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Plot Keywords:

Place Name In Title | Marseille | Switchblade | Merry Go Round | City Name In Title  | See more »

Taglines:

April in Paris is a time for lovers...but for 'The Destructiors' It's the killing season! See more »

Genres:

Drama | Thriller

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

UK | France

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Marseille contrat See more »

Filming Locations:

Cannes, Alpes-Maritimes, France See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$2,000,000 (estimated)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Kettledrum Films, PECF See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

USA:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

This film was released as "The Destructors" and is listed as such in "The Films of Anthony Quinn" written by Alvin Marill. See more »

Connections

Referenced in GoldenEye (1995) See more »

Soundtracks

"'Round Midnight"
Music by Thelonious Monk & Cootie Williams
Words by Bernard Hanighen (as Bernie Hanighen)
Performed by The Fellings Quartet See more »