Mission of Condor
Mission of Condor

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Mission of Condor

1991
Movie
85 min
Cantonese

A beautiful detective is assigned to bring down a gang of drug traffickers.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Jean-Pierre LimosinGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A dedicated DEA agent goes undercover to infiltrate a sophisticated drug cartel operating on the coast of California. As she gets deeper into the organization, she finds herself entangled in a dangerous web of loyalty, betrayal, and violence. The mission becomes personal as she must confront her own demons while trying to dismantle the criminal empire before it consumes her.

Critical Reception

Mission of Condor received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often pointed to a convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters. While some praised its attempts at suspense and the performances of its lead actors, the film was largely seen as a forgettable entry in the crime thriller genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its attempts at suspenseful action sequences.

  • Criticized for a predictable plot and lack of character development.

  • Michael Madsen's performance was noted as a highlight, though insufficient to elevate the film.

Google audience: Audience reception for Mission of Condor is not widely documented. Available commentary suggests it is considered a B-movie with some action elements, but generally unremarkable.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in and around the Los Angeles area, utilizing various coastal settings to depict the cartel's operations.

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