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A fun and very entertaining sports / action film that's truly
underrated! Dolph Lundgren - star of a whole bunch of epic actioners
from THE EXPENDABLES to RED SCORPION - is on fine performance as this
Pentathlon player. Is there nothing ...
Pentathlon
1994Movie101 minEnglish
When East German Eric Brogar wins a gold medal in the pentathlon, he escapes to freedom in the west with the help of a beautiful American athlete. But his demanding coach, Heinrich Mueller vows revenge and Eric's best friend and his father pay the ultimate price for his freedom when they are killed by the Secret Police. In Los Angeles, Eric starts to train for the gold again. But when Mueller comes to America, Eric must win the most deadly game of all… the fight for his life.
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IMDb4.1/10
Director: Abel Ferrara•Genres: Action, Thriller
Plot Summary
A former Olympic pentathlete, now a fugitive, must protect his former coach and his daughter from a rogue general who is determined to control the world's supply of a new, powerful synthetic drug.
Critical Reception
Pentathlon was met with largely negative reviews from critics, who found its plot nonsensical and its action sequences uninspired. While some acknowledged Dolph Lundgren's physical presence, the film failed to impress on most fronts.
What Reviewers Say
- The film suffers from a weak and convoluted plot.
- Action sequences are generally unengaging.
- Dolph Lundgren's performance is one of the few redeeming qualities, though not enough to save the film.
Google audience: Audience reception for Pentathlon appears to be minimal, with no readily available aggregated summary of user opinions. Those that exist suggest a low appreciation for the film's storyline and execution.
Fun Fact
This film marked the debut of director Abel Ferrara's longtime collaborator, screenwriter Nicholas St John, in an acting role.
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