The read
It runs a compact 1h 30m.
Synopsis
The president of an African country wants to boost his economy with a new dam. He ignores the protests of the tribes in the flooded region, so they declare rebellion. To avoid bad publicity, the president doesn't use his army, but hires four international mercenaries, who shall find tribes leader Kuruba and smother the protest. However after learning about the tribes motivation, the Vietnam veterans T.J. and Cliff realize how they're being used and reconsider.
Ratings
IMDb4.6/10
6 audience votes
Key crew
- Howard MorganOriginal Music Composer
- Riki Shelach NissimoffDirector
- Dean TschetterScreenplay
- Bud SchaetzleScreenplay
- Andrew DeutschScreenplay
Cast
- Reb BrownD.J. Christian
- Peter FondaVirelli
- Ron O'NealCliff Taylor
- James MitchumWilson Jeffords
- Robert DoQuiColonel Kyemba
- Jerry BiggsMac Jeffords
- Joanna WeinbergNurse Ruth Warwick
- Henry CeleJaunde
- Laurens CelliersSanchez
- Brümilda van RensburgProstitute
Stills
Themes
africa