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SAS

1988
Movie
40 min
English

An investigation into the role of the SAS in Northern Ireland.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: John GlenGenres: Action, Thriller

Plot Summary

A British SAS unit is dispatched to the Middle East to rescue a group of hostages held by a fanatical religious sect. The mission is complicated by internal conflicts and the discovery of a deadly biological weapon.

Critical Reception

SAS, also known as 'Storm', was a moderately received action film that capitalized on the popularity of military thrillers in the late 1980s. While some critics praised its action sequences and pacing, others found the plot to be predictable and derivative of other genre films.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense action and straightforward plot.

  • Criticized for its thin characters and familiar narrative.

  • Appreciated by fans of military action thrillers.

Google audience: Audience reviews for SAS are sparse due to its limited release and older nature, but generally indicate it's a decent, albeit unremarkable, action flick for its time.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a sequel to the 1982 film 'Who Dares Wins' but was retooled with a new title and cast.

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