Diamond Dogs (2007)

Director:

Shimon Dotan

Writer:

Léopold St-Pierre (screenplay)

Genre:

Action | Adventure

Tagline:

Meet Ronson: Adventurer, world traveler, always short of money, a man of a few words, a gun for hire. The solution to your problem.

Plot:

A mercenary is hired to protect an expedition group while they search for a Tangka, a Buddhist artifact worth millions of dollars.

Plot Keywords:

Buddhist | Mercenary | Temple | Dirt Bike | Attempted Rape

Cast

Dolph Lundgren	...	Xander Ronson
Nan Yu	...	Anika
Xue Zuren	...	Ang Shaw
William Shriver	...	Chambers
Raicho Vasilev	...	Zhukov
NuoMing Huari	...	Sonia (as Noming)
Hu Sha	...	House Manager
Gregory MacIsaac	...	Sinister Man
Zhang Chunnian	...	Eye Patch
Huriga	...	Mongolian Man
Wang Heping	...	Old Monk
Wang Xinmin	...	Main Judge
Wang Lusha	...	Young Judge
Wang Jun	...	Female Judge
Gabriel Alejandro Carrillo	...	Steve

Also Known As:

Chiens de guerre (Canada: French title) (DVD title)
Quan zhang (China: Mandarin title)

MPAA:

Rated R for violence and some language.

Runtime:

94 min

Country:

Canada | China

Language:

English | Mandarin

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Germany:18 (video premiere) | USA:R | Australia:MA (2008) | Australia:MA | Singapore:NC-16 | New Zealand:R16

Filming Locations:

Huhhot, Inner Mongolia, China

Company:

Golden Ocean Entertainment

Trivia:

While "Diamond Dogs" was still in preproduction, a second Xander Ronson adventure was already in the works, with Lundgren attached as Director. Titled "Tumbling Dice", the plot supposedly involved Ronson traveling to Shanghai to battle the twin descendants of Genghis Khan for control of a mystical spear. However, after the less than spectacular result generated by "Diamond Dogs" messy production, Lundgren bowed out and all plans for future Xander Ronson films were canceled.

Goofs:

Continuity: When Chambers picks up the Tangka it is full of dust and dirt, but when you see it after they come out of the cave there is not a spot of dust on it.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in The Making of 'Diamond Dogs' (2008) (V)

I like it

Well if your on this page your either a fan of Dolph Lundgren movies or Action/Adventure films. This is a good one, either way. The story is about an ex-military expert guiding an expedition to retrieve an ancient artifact. The details aren't necessary The feel is that the filmmakers were going for an 'Indiana Jones' or 'National Treasure' vibe, what they got was more reminiscent of Van Damme's 'The Order', though this film's tone is more serious.Whats important is that Lundgren is good in an 'Indiana Jones' type role. He brings a nice touch of humor and world-weariness to the proceeding's, especially in the open scenes. He doesn't display the kicks or athleticism that defined his best work, but the shoot-out and fights are staged well enough to catch and hold your attention. Which is about the best compliment you can give a B-movie straight-to-video action adventure film. This role suits Lundgren and he seems to be enjoying himself, which in turn engages the viewer more. I recommend it, cool flick.

If you like: 'The Order', 'Sahara', 'Men of War'- This film is as good in some aspects as those.