Silent Trigger
Silent Trigger

Silent Trigger

1996Movie93 minEnglish

Waxman is a former Special Forces soldier who is now working as a heavily armed assassin for a top secret government agency. When a covert mission goes terribly wrong, Waxman and fellow assassin Clegg become that agency's prime targets.

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: Russell MulcahyGenres: Action, Thriller

Plot Summary

A highly skilled operative, known only as "The Eagle," is framed for the murder of his commander and forced to go on the run. Teaming up with a former associate, he must uncover the conspiracy behind his setup before he is eliminated by his own agency. The duo faces relentless pursuit and treacherous double-crosses as they race against time to expose the truth.

Critical Reception

Silent Trigger received a generally negative reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot, generic action sequences, and underdeveloped characters. While Dolph Lundgren's presence provided some appeal for fans of the action genre, the film struggled to distinguish itself from other thrillers of its era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its straightforward action, appealing to fans of Dolph Lundgren.
  • Criticized for a derivative plot and lack of originality.
  • Seen as a standard, albeit uninspired, action-thriller.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally unimpressed, with some viewers finding it a passable B-movie action flick while others found it to be a forgettable entry in the genre.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in Luxembourg and Spain, contributing to its somewhat international flavor despite its straightforward action premise.

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GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

I caught this late one night on HBO and was trying to figure out the movie's name ever since. 20 years later, finally, I found it again. It SHOULD have been a bigger hit and, I think had it been hyped at all, it would have been, especial...
kalinpetrof

kalinpetrof

Best movie ever <3