The Diamond Mercenaries (1976)
"Killer Force" (original title)

A heist force attempts to rob the diamond mine facility.

Director:

Val Guest

Writers:

Val Guest, Gerald Sanford,

Stars:

Telly Savalas, Peter Fonda, Hugh O'Brian

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Telly Savalas	...	Webb
Peter Fonda	...	Bradley
Hugh O'Brian	...	Lewis
Christopher Lee	...	Major Chilton
O.J. Simpson	...	Alexander
Maud Adams	...	Clare
Ian Yule	...	Woods
Michael Mayer	...	Adams
Victor Melleney	...	Nelson
Richard Loring	...	Roberts
Stuart Brown	...	Chambers
Marina Christelis	...	Danielle
Frank Shelley	...	Keller
Peter van Dissel	...	Rick
Cocky Thlothlalemaje	...	Franklyn

Storyline

Head of company security, Harry Webb, fears that a diamond theft is about to take place at their major mining complex deep in the desert. He quickly manages to become very unpopular, particularly with Claire Chambers, a celebrated cover girl, daughter of the mine administrator. She is visiting the man she loves, Mike Bradley, who is responsible for security at the mine. Nelson, the mine administrator, gives Bradley a curious mission - to steal a diamond. He wants to implicate Bradley in order to bring him into contact with a certain Lewis who is preparing to rob the mine with the aid of a group of mercanaries and a local accessory known as Father Christmas. Webb, not being informed of the deceit, relentlessly pursues Bradley, who is contacted by Lewis. With the mercanaries in the process of penetrating the mine. Bradley reveals himself to be Father Christmas, the organiser of the entire operation. With Webb in pursuit, Bradley flees into the desert with the only other survivors - ...

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Plot Keywords:

diamond | desert | security | heist | killing | 

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Taglines:

They were professionals who killed for hire. But the man who hunted them killed for pleasure!

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Genres:

Action | Thriller

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

Ireland Switzerland USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 January 1976 (Sweden)

Also Known As:

Armoton joukko

Filming Locations:

South Africa

Box Office

Gross:

SEK 682,844 (Sweden)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Houtsnede Maatschappij N.V., Kilarney, Michelangelo

Technical Specs

Runtime:

102 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Featured in Grindhouse Universe (2008)

User Reviews

Great action- "Killer" movie!

This is one of the 70s better and most under rated thrillers of that era! It has a fantastic sound track by the maestro, Georges Garvarentz, an intriguing cast (Telly Savalas, Peter Fonda, Hugh O'Brian, O. J. Simpson, Maud Adams and Christopher Lee- the latter two are both excellent in this film!). It's a very thrilling experience, and one I did not forget in a hurry! 10/ 10!!!! AA+++