The Mongol Plot
The Mongol Plot

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The Mongol Plot

1977
Movie
105 min
Spanish

In the context of a visit by the President of the United States to Mexico, there is a threat that China will attack his life. Policeman Filiberto is commissioned to avoid it, at any cost. His searches in the Chinatown will lead him to endanger his life, while he will find love in the young Marta.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Michael AndersonGenres: Action, Adventure, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former British SAS soldier, now working as a mercenary, is hired to retrieve a stolen Fabergé egg that was taken by a mysterious organization known as the "Mongol Plot". His mission takes him from Europe to the Far East, encountering danger at every turn as he races against time to recover the priceless artifact before it falls into the wrong hands.

Critical Reception

The Mongol Plot received mixed to negative reviews from critics and audiences upon its release. While some acknowledged its ambitious scope and exotic locations, many found the plot convoluted and the action sequences uninspired. It failed to make a significant impact commercially or critically.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a predictable and often nonsensical plot.

  • Performances are generally uninspired, failing to elevate the weak material.

  • Despite its international setting, the action lacks excitement and originality.

Google audience: Audience reception for The Mongol Plot is largely absent from readily available data, suggesting it did not garner significant attention or discussion among viewers.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a more serious espionage thriller, but underwent significant script changes during production, leading to its more action-adventure focused, albeit muddled, final cut.

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