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Men of War (1994)

R 103 min  -  Action | Drama | Thriller  -   3 September 1994 (Japan)
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A former Special Ops soldier leads a group of mercenaries to an island in the South China Sea: their mission is obtain the rights to the unusual treasure that the island beholds.

Director:

Perry Lang

Writers:

Stan Rogow (story), John Sayles (screenplay), and 2 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Dolph Lundgren ...
Charlotte Lewis ...
BD Wong ...
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Anthony John Denison ...
Tim Guinee ...
Don Harvey ...
Tommy 'Tiny' Lister ...
Blades (as Tiny 'Zeus' Lister)
Tom Wright ...
Catherine Bell ...
Trevor Goddard ...
Kevin Tighe Kevin Tighe ...
Thomas Gibson ...
Perry Lang ...
Aldo Sambrell ...
Goldmouth (as Aldo Sanbrell)
Juan Pedro Tudela Juan Pedro Tudela ...
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Storyline

Nick Gunar (Dolph Lundgren) is a burnt-out, jaded and hard-up former mercenary who is having a difficult time adjusting to civilian life. At the end of his rope, he is hired by the Nitro Mine Corporation to strong-arm the natives of a South China Sea island into giving up their rights to its valuable mineral resources. Nick loathes the thought of another mission, but this seemingly easy job will earn him enough money to get back with his estranged family. He recruits some of his former mercenary buddies to help him with the job. The island people refuse to give up their land and Nick decides to help them fight the greedy corporation that hired him. The island and its people bring Nick back to life. He finally finds something worth fighting for and a place to call home. As greed and treachery begin to unravel, Nick's band of mercenaries choose sides. Some are with him and others, still working for the corporation, will stop at nothing to destroy him. Written by anonymous  

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Plot Keywords:

Island | Mercenary | Fight | Karate | Guerilla Warfare  | See more »

Taglines:

Warriors paid to fight, not to think. But that's about to change... See more »

Genres:

Action | Drama | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for non-stop violence, strong language and some sexuality See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA | Spain

Language:

English

Release Date:

(Japan) See more »

Also Known As:

Hombres de acero See more »

Filming Locations:

Chicago, Illinois, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$6,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$7,160,000 (USA)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | Sweden:  | Germany: (heavily cut) (TV version)

Sound Mix:

Ultra Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

When Gunar (Dolph Lundgren) shoots the RPG at the enemy camp he says: "Spring era djävlar!" which is Swedish for: "Run, you bastards!". This exclamation has become a cult classic line in Sweden. See more »

Quotes

Nick: Why didn't you recommend Keefer?
Colonel Merrick: Keefer... This op, for what I'm told, isn't just slash and burn. This one calls for the touch of the poet.
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Connections

Referenced in Orgazmo (1997) See more »

Soundtracks

"TYPEWRITERS ON PARADE"
Performed by Gene M. Best See more »