Game for Vultures
Game for Vultures

Game for Vultures

1979Movie113 minEnglish

The South African businessman David Swansey is delivering illegal German helicopters to Rhodesia. That makes the patriot Gideon Marunga an angry man.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: James F. CollierGenres: Action, Thriller, War

Plot Summary

A disillusioned former mercenary fighting apartheid in South Africa is drawn back into the conflict when a ruthless arms dealer plans to ignite a civil war. He must race against time to stop the dealer's devastating plan and protect innocent lives caught in the crossfire. The film explores themes of betrayal, redemption, and the brutal realities of political violence.

Critical Reception

Game for Vultures received a mixed reception upon its release. While some critics praised its action sequences and performances, particularly from Richard Harris, others found the plot to be convoluted and the film to be overly violent and somewhat dated in its approach to the South African conflict.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense action and the performance of its lead actor.
  • Criticized for a weak and predictable plot.
  • Some found the portrayal of the political situation to be heavy-handed.

Google audience: Audience reception data for 'Game for Vultures' is not readily available on Google's platform. However, general sentiment suggests it's viewed as a niche action film with some notable performances but is often overlooked due to its dated subject matter and critical reception.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in South Africa, providing a stark and authentic backdrop for its political thriller narrative.

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