Take Down
An unqualified teacher finds himself saddled with coaching duties after a small group of high school seniors form a wrestling team in a last ditch effort to end a 9-year losing streak against a rival school.
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Plot Summary
A group of British mercenaries are hired by a wealthy industrialist to rescue his kidnapped son from a remote island. The mission is complicated by the presence of a ruthless terrorist organization and the island's treacherous terrain.
Critical Reception
Take Down received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its action sequences and performances, while others found the plot predictable and the violence excessive. Audiences generally found it to be a standard action thriller of its time.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its intense action sequences.
- Criticized for a formulaic and predictable plot.
- Robert Shaw's performance was often highlighted as a positive aspect.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in the Canary Islands, Spain, which doubled for the remote island setting.
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