Danger Warning
Danger Warning

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Danger Warning

1983
Movie
101 min
Russian

This documentary posits that war and confrontation between superpowers spell doom for humanity. A film warning about all aspects of nuclear danger.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Christopher DeanGenres: Action, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former special forces operative, living a quiet life, is drawn back into a world of espionage when his estranged daughter is kidnapped by a ruthless international crime syndicate. He must use his unique skills to infiltrate their heavily guarded compound and rescue her before time runs out. Along the way, he uncovers a conspiracy that threatens global security.

Critical Reception

Danger Warning received a mixed reception upon its release. While praised for its fast-paced action sequences and Sterling's gritty performance, critics found the plot to be derivative and predictable. The film found a modest audience, particularly among fans of action thrillers of the era.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film delivers on its promise of explosive action and a determined hero.

  • Despite competent action, the storyline suffers from cliché and a lack of originality.

  • Rex Sterling's portrayal anchors the film, but cannot entirely overcome its narrative weaknesses.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally reflect a lukewarm reception, with some appreciating the straightforward action and others finding it forgettable compared to other thrillers of the time.

Fun Fact

The iconic 'danger warning' siren sound effect used throughout the film was actually a modified recording of a common household smoke detector.

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