Open Fire
Governor Joe Rouke's (Carradine) daughter is kidnapped by South American Terrorists while she is on tour with the Children for World Peace Choir. Kung Fu Master 'Ly', Joe and eight beautiful deadly women (The Panthers), mount an explosive rescue mission.
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Plot Summary
A disgraced ex-cop turned private investigator is hired to find a missing woman. His investigation uncovers a web of corruption and danger involving organized crime and a ruthless assassin. As he gets closer to the truth, he finds himself in a deadly race against time, forced to confront his past and fight for his life.
Critical Reception
Open Fire was met with mixed to negative reviews, largely criticized for its predictable plot and generic action sequences. However, some noted its competent direction and the performances of its lead actors.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its pacing and gritty atmosphere.
- Criticized for a derivative script and lack of originality.
- Some found the action sequences to be competently executed.
Google audience: Audience reception for Open Fire is not widely documented, but general sentiment suggests it is a forgettable entry in the 1980s action genre, offering little that hadn't been seen before.
Fun Fact
Wings Hauser, who stars as the lead, also co-wrote the screenplay for the film.
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