The Terrorists
Santoso signs an agreement with Ghozal, a bandit, to blow up his own factory in order to get compensation from his insurance. The plan fails when Ghozal enters the factory and the security alarm rings. The security guards act promptly but Ghozal manages to escape. The pursuit of Ghozal becomes the core of the drama. As a copycat genre film, Ghozal even hijacks a helicopter and acts like a terrorist by finding hostages in a hospital. In the end, he is besieged by the police. A long negotiation occurs before he is killed.
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Plot Summary
A group of former military men, disillusioned by their government, decide to take matters into their own hands. They orchestrate a series of high-stakes robberies, targeting businesses they believe are exploiting the public. As their notoriety grows, they attract the attention of both law enforcement and a dangerous underworld figure who sees them as rivals.
Critical Reception
The film received a mixed to negative reception. Critics often pointed to its derivative plot and uneven pacing, while some audiences appreciated its gritty action sequences and anti-heroic protagonists.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its straightforward action and competent direction.
- Criticized for a predictable plot and lack of character development.
- Seen as a standard, albeit somewhat uninspired, entry in the action genre of its time.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'The Terrorists' is largely unavailable through verified channels. Those comments that exist tend to be fragmented, with some viewers recalling it as a decent, if forgettable, action flick from the 80s, while others found it to be generic.
Fun Fact
Despite its relatively low profile, 'The Terrorists' was filmed on location in and around Sydney, Australia, providing a distinct urban backdrop for its crime narrative.
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