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19 December 1975 (USA) moreTagline:
MEN WANTED. Private company with C.I.A. contract seeks men willing to risk life. Perfect physical condition. Experience with weaponry, incendiaries, Karate/Judo. No loyalties. No dependents. Long career doubtful.Plot:
Mike Locken is one of the principle members of a group of freelance spies. A significant portion of their work is for the C.I.A... more | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
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vastly underrated gem!!!!! moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| James Caan | ... | Mike Locken | |
| Robert Duvall | ... | George Hansen | |
| Arthur Hill | ... | Cap Collis | |
| Bo Hopkins | ... | Jerome Miller | |
| Mako | ... | Yuen Chung | |
| Burt Young | ... | Mac | |
| Gig Young | ... | Lawrence Weyburn | |
| Tom Clancy | ... | O'Leary | |
| Tiana Alexandra | ... | Tommie (as Tiana) | |
| Walter Kelley | ... | Walter | |
| Kate Heflin | ... | Amy | |
| Sondra Blake | ... | Josephine | |
| Carole Mallory | ... | Rita | |
| James Wing Woo | ... | Tao Yi | |
| George Cheung | ... | Bruce (as George Kee Cheung) |
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Iceland:16 | Netherlands:12 | France:U | Argentina:16 | Australia:M | Canada:14A (video rating) | Finland:K-18 | New Zealand:R16 | Norway:16 (1976) | Sweden:15 | UK:15 | USA:PG | West Germany:16Fun Stuff
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In a 1975 interview with the "Los Angeles Herald-Examiner," Sam Peckinpah said that his preparation consisted of watching Bruce Lee movies. moreGoofs:
Factual errors: The opening disclaimer mentions an interview with character Lawrence Weyburn that took place on September 31, 1975. There are only 30 days in September. moreQuotes:
Vorodny: You all look alike, you young mercenaries. No matter what country.George Hansen: Well we're all idealists. Y'think we do it for the money?
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I consider Peckinpah one of the big five--- Kubrick. Scorsese. Walter Hill. Eastwood.--- I've seen all his films numerous times, and this one along with Garcia stands up the best to multiple viewings. It plays like a great old album. These negative comments I've read about this flick are cuuckie talk. Every spy movie since has lifted something from this movie, as a matter of fact every action flick. Great cast, and peckinpah's wonderful laid back style are the highlights. It may seem old hat now, but try erasing the last 30 years of wannabees. Great Movie!!!