The Destructors
(1974)
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The Destructors
(1974)
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Michael Caine | ... |
John Deray
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Anthony Quinn | ... |
Steve Ventura
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James Mason | ... |
Jacques Brizard
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Maurice Ronet | ... |
Inspector Briac
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Alexandra Stewart | ... |
Rita
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Maureen Kerwin | ... |
Lucienne
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Catherine Rouvel | ... |
Brizard's Mistress
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Marcel Bozzuffi | ... |
Calmet
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Patrick Floersheim | ... |
Kovakian
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André Oumansky | ... |
Marsac
(as Andre Oumansky)
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Georges Beller | ... |
Minierini
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Jean-Louis Fortuit | ... |
Fortuit
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Jerry Brouer | ... |
Kurt
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Georges Lycan | ... |
Henri
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Pierre Koulak | ... |
Wilson
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When a US intelligence agent is unable to bring a ruthless drug baron to justice, he resorts to hiring a contract killer. But the man he is put in contact with turns out to be an old friend.
I'll start by saying this is not a good film. This was probably good enough for audiences in the 1970s but it really creaks along today. The acting is often wooden. The cinematography makes poor use of the south of France location. James Mason makes no attempt to be play a French gangster and reverts to his usual film persona - he doesn't even bother with an accent. Antony Quinn is great though, particularly with the material he has to work with. His rage in the scene at the after work poker game is electric. The plot has holes but at least it sort of makes sense in the end. Overall it seems a waste of the talent in this film and the stunning locations. Having said all that I secretly enjoyed it.