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Merchants of War
The heroes are best friends and commandos sent on a covert mission by the CIA. The mission is a success, but the two incur the wrath of the world's most feared terrorist, a fanatical Islamic, when they set out to do one last mission.
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Plot Summary
A disillusioned Vietnam War veteran returns home to find his community riddled with corruption and crime. He decides to take matters into his own hands, using his combat skills to wage a one-man war against the criminals.
Critical Reception
Merchants of War was a low-budget action film that received largely negative reviews from critics and had minimal commercial success. It is often overlooked in discussions of Steven Seagal's filmography, with critics pointing to its predictable plot and uninspired direction.
What Reviewers Say
Predictable plot and uninspired action sequences.
Weak character development and dialogue.
A forgettable entry in the action genre.
Google audience: Audience reception is largely unavailable due to the film's limited release and low profile. What little commentary exists suggests a lack of engagement with the story and characters.
Fun Fact
This film marked one of Steven Seagal's earliest leading roles, predating his more widely recognized breakthroughs.
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