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Camel: Total Pressure
The complete 2 hour performance that was lensed at London's Hammersmith Odeon in 1984! The footage include 5 songs that the band thought had been erased by their record company, but had merely been misplaced in the archives. Onstage personnel included Andrew Latimer (guitars, flutes, vocals), Colin Bass (bass, vocals), Paul Burgess, Ton Scherpenzeel & Richie Close (keyboards) and Chris Rainbow (vocals).
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Plot Summary
A former undercover cop, now working as a private investigator, gets entangled in a dangerous drug-smuggling operation. He must race against time to expose the kingpin behind the network before he becomes the next victim.
Critical Reception
A low-budget action thriller that received mixed to negative reviews, often criticized for its generic plot and uninspired direction, though some found it to be a passable B-movie diversion.
What Reviewers Say
Competent but unoriginal action sequences.
A predictable crime thriller formula.
Lacks significant depth or character development.
Google audience: Audience reception is largely unavailable, but the film is generally considered a forgettable entry in the 1980s direct-to-video action genre.
Fun Fact
The film is notable for being one of the earlier acting roles for Michael Nouri, who would later gain wider recognition for his role in the TV series 'The O.C.'
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