The Shooter (1995)

Director:

Ted Kotcheff

Writers (WGA):

Yves André Martin (story)
Yves André Martin (screenplay) ...

Release Date:

15 December 1995 (UK)

Genre:

Action | Drama | Crime

Tagline:

Seduction is a deadly weapon!

Plot:

A CIA agent gets caught up in political intrigue after he gets brought in to solve the murder of a Cuban ambassador.

Plot Keywords:

Ambassador | Agent | Lesbian | Murder | Europe

Cast

Dolph Lundgren	...	Michael Dane
Maruschka Detmers	...	Simone Rosset
Assumpta Serna	...	Marta
Gavan O'Herlihy	...	Dick Powell
John Ashton	...	Alex Reed
Simón Andreu	...	Alberto Torena
Pablo Scola	...	Belgado
Petr Drozda	...	Marcus
Roslav Walter	...	Police Captain
Michael Rogers	...	Henchman
Pavel Vokoun	...	Henchman
Martin Hub	...	Henchman
Jiri Kraus	...	Cab Driver
Guilio Kukurugya	...	Cuban Ambassador
Enid Rose	...	Mistress

Also Known As:

Único sospechoso (Spain) (TV title)
Desafío final (Spain)
Hidden Assassin (USA) (video title)
Strelec (Czech Republic)

MPAA:

Rated R for strong violence, language and brief nudity.

Runtime:

104 min | France:89 min

Country:

USA | Czech Republic | Spain | France | UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Spain:13 | South Korea:18 | Philippines:R-18 | Netherlands:16 | France:U | Germany:16 | Norway:18 (video premiere) | UK:18 | USA:R

Filming Locations:

Prague, Czech Republic

Company:

Arco Films S.L.

Trivia:

While filming the fight scene about halfway into the movie, Dolph Lundgren pulled a hamstring in his leg while delivering a spinning back kick. Due to complications regarding his stunt double, he would have to perform much of the action in a great deal of discomfort.

Goofs:

Continuity: The knob on the shifter in the van that Dolph drives changes color from black to red.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Nulle part ailleurs: (1994-05-15)" (1994)

Soundtrack:

THIS TIME

One of my favourite Dolph movies...

Though this film would be classed as mediocre by most, I rate this movie fairly high. The scenery is fantastic, the soundtrack is interesting with its combination of suspense and smooth jazz, and with Dolph Lundgren side-kicked with John Ashton you get a smooth, even dose of action, adventure and comedy.

Though the movie does seem slow at times, and you tend to forget the characters names or the reason why Dolph is actually there in the first place, the movie does provide decent suspense and action throughout.

I didn't like the fact that Dolph's main wound (his arm) was self-inflicted and rather, well... pointless. However, the rooftop-gunfight scene (end) and the part where Dolph takes out a sniper with a handgun are simply a must see! (Believable? It is within Dolph's power, ha-ha!)

The ending is simply awesome. Enough said.

This movie is fantastic, you'll either rate it as a masterpiece or just a decent, action flick; but nothing lower.