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Hannah Blue (writer)
Tagline:
Terror Has No Limits
Plot:
Terrorists are holding the U.S. Olympic swim team hostage, and only the janitor can stop them. full summary | add synopsis
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Linden Ashby | ... | Jack Bryant |
| Andrew Divoff | ... | Omodo |
| Kimberly Warren | ... | Diane Colton |
 | Rutger Hauer | ... | Leo |
 | Norbert Weisser | ... | Commando Rescuer |
 | Tim Thomerson | ... | Police Commissioner |
| Yuji Okumoto | ... | FBI Agent |
| Vincent Klyn | ... | Intense Man |
 | Sonya Eddy | ... | Bena |
| Jill Pierce | ... | Moses |
| Barbara Roberts | ... | Mayor |
| Robert Lennon | ... | Karl |
| Jahi J.J. Zuri | ... | Terrorist Pursuer (as Jahi Zuri) |
| Earl White | ... | Terrorist #1 |
| Paul Eliopoulos | ... | Terrorist #5 |
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Rated R for violence and some language.
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Spain:105 min | USA:105 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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Certification:
South Korea:15 |
Australia:M |
Germany:16 (video premiere) |
UK:18 (video premiere) |
USA:R |
Iceland:16
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Though dated, the Atlanta Olympics is the setting for this by the numbers "Die Hard" type film. Supposedly based on a scenario that "could have happened", terrorists seize the US Women's swim team and hold them hostage at the Aquatic Center. What they didn't count on is a janitor (Ashby) who also happens to be an ex-Tae Kwon Do Olympic medallist.
He takes on the terrorists while being guided through it all by Mr. Leo (Hauer), a terrorist expert with Interpol who lost his legs in an explosion caused by the terrorist leader (Divoff).
The action is strictly by the numbers with a mix of martial arts and gunplay. Ashby is excellent in his role and both Hauer and Divoff seem to be enjoying themselves in their roles.
Not seen on cable much, but I'd rent it if you happen across it at your local video store.