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13 February 1981 (USA)
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Tagline:
Cry 'Havoc!' And Let Slip The Dogs Of War
Plot:
Jamie Shannon is a soldier of fortune, a mercenary who will stage a coup or a revolution for the right price...
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Not for children
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Christopher Walken | ... | Jamie Shannon |
 | Tom Berenger | ... | Drew |
 | Colin Blakely | ... | North |
| Hugh Millais | ... | Endean |
| Paul Freeman | ... | Derek |
| Jean-François Stévenin | ... | Michel |
 | JoBeth Williams | ... | Jessie |
| Robert Urquhart | ... | Capt. Lockhart |
| Winston Ntshona | ... | Dr. Okoye |
| Pedro Armendáriz Jr. | ... | The Captain |
| Harlan Cary Poe | ... | Richard |
| Ed O'Neill | ... | Terry |
| Ernest Graves | ... | Warner |
| Kelvin Thomas | ... | The Black Boy |
| Shane Rimmer | ... | Dr. Oaks |
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UK:118 min | USA:102 min | USA:104 min (TCM print) | Finland:114 min (cut) (1988) (video release) | Finland:105 min (cut) (1981) (cinema release)
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Color (Technicolor)
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1.85 : 1 more
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Iceland:16 |
Finland:K-16 (cut) (1988) |
Finland:K-16 (heavily cut) (1980) |
Finland:K-16 (heavily cut) (1981) |
Brazil:16 |
Sweden:15 |
South Korea:18 |
Australia:M |
France:-12 |
Norway:16 (1981) |
Singapore:PG |
UK:15 |
USA:R |
West Germany:16
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First cinema film of David Schofield.
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Factual errors: The original Manville Gun was designed in 1935 by Charles Manville as a 12gauge multi-barrel shotgun (24 shot capacity). However, the XM-18 in DOW is based on an updated 1936 design as a 25mm grenade launcher with an 18 shot capacity (hence the "18" in XM-18). The movie version was still considerably more powerful than WWII era 25mm grenades were capable of. Unable to interest the military in his design, Manville's company stopped making the weapon. Ironically, in the early 1980's, the movie Dogs of War served to generate some interest from the military. Utilizing updated manufacturing processes and materials, the XM-18 type grenade launcher has actually seen some military service as a 25mm (18 shot) or 40mm (12 shot) grenade launcher. It is used by US Special Forces as well as some South American and African countries. With a range of between 150-350 meters, and with modern explosive technology, the 25mm grenade is fully capable of causing as much or more damage as was portrayed in the film. The 40mm grenade version uses the same projectile as is used in the Mk 19 grenade launcher which is widely used in the US Army. The current manufacturer is the Hawk Engineering Company who makes it under the designation MM-1.
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Edited into Stealth Fighter (1999)
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That is, not for those with child like tastes. If you require non-stop action ... move along. The characters are set up nicely and Walken is just too cool, I think it's his best performance. Most of his fans don't know about this movie but it's a gem. There are a few scenes I would have left on the cutting floor but they can be overlooked. There's a scene with his doctor that is worth watching the whole movie over. But there's plenty more. There's good dialog, nice scenery, some action and some characters you actually care about. This is not an assault on your senses; you will have to pay attention to enjoy it. But it will be worth your time. If you are a fan of Christopher Walken, then it will be well worth your time.