Fatal Command
Fatal Command

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Fatal Command

1988
Movie
90 min
English

The Russian operations in Asia are ruined by the American agents. Ivan, a KGB, is sent to Kampuchea and terminates the op-posing American forces. John Matthews, an American CIA spy, works with Jim, a patriot to offset the Russian aggression. In Kampuchea, Well’s, a military general, is recruited by the KGB secretly and he makes use of his formal cover to get rid of Jim. Realizing that he’s a traitor, Jim never drops his guard. He concentrates on destroying him along with his gangsters. During the birthday party of Wells' daughter...

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IMDb4.5/10
Director: Kevin A. HarrisGenres: Action, Thriller

Plot Summary

A disgraced DEA agent goes rogue to hunt down the drug lord responsible for his partner's death. Operating outside the law, he must confront dangerous criminals and his own inner demons to achieve justice. The mission leads him through a series of violent confrontations and escalating stakes as he gets closer to his target.

Critical Reception

Fatal Command received mixed to negative reviews upon its release, with critics often citing its derivative plot and low-budget production values. While some praised its action sequences and the presence of Robert Z'Dar, many found the film to be generic and uninspired in the crowded action genre of the late 1980s.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its relentless action sequences.

  • Criticized for a predictable and unoriginal storyline.

  • Robert Z'Dar's menacing performance was a highlight for some viewers.

Google audience: Audience reception for Fatal Command is largely absent from publicly available aggregate data, making it difficult to summarize specific user likes or dislikes. However, discussions on forums and older reviews suggest a mixed audience reaction, with some appreciating the straightforward action while others found it to be a forgettable entry in the genre.

Fun Fact

The film was made on a modest budget, which is evident in some of its production design and special effects, yet it managed to secure a release through a notable independent film distributor.

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