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The Terrorists
When a Congressman's soldier son is gunned down in Germany, Military Investigator James Luke (Marland Proctor) is sent to solve the crime. Getting grief from his CO, Luke teams up with German cop Paul Steger (Hans Grabinger), who is not known for his subtlety with crooks (he kills them). The duo eventually uncover a radical terrorist organization led by a guy named The Professor who are planning to assassinate Jimmy Carter when he arrives in Munich.
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Plot Summary
A group of terrorists hijack a civilian airliner and demand the release of political prisoners. However, their plans quickly unravel when they discover that one of their hostages is a seasoned intelligence operative. This sets off a tense and violent game of cat and mouse aboard the plane as the operative attempts to thwart their mission and save the other passengers.
Critical Reception
The Terrorists received a mixed to negative reception from critics upon its release. While some acknowledged the tense premise and performances, many found the plot to be predictable and the action sequences uninspired. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with the film failing to make a significant cultural impact.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its tense premise but criticized for a predictable plot.
Performances were seen as adequate, but the action lacked originality.
Ultimately considered a forgettable entry in the thriller genre.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'The Terrorists' is not readily available through aggregated Google reviews, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in and around London, England.
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