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Doublecross on Costa's Island
Six years after stopping a multi-national arms deal that would have wiped out Los Angeles, Agent Enrico Costa (Franco Columbu) is tracked down at his home halfway around the world. Through revenge and deception, from Sardinia to Beverly Hills, Costa must ready for a final showdown by finding his way through an intricate web of double crosses, while meeting up with old friends and enemies. If Costa wants to survive and save his home, and island, he will have to fight his way out!
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Plot Summary
A former intelligence agent is drawn back into the world of espionage when his old nemesis resurfaces with a dangerous plan. He must race against time to prevent a catastrophic event and protect those he cares about. The mission takes him to a remote island where betrayal and danger lurk around every corner.
Critical Reception
Information on the critical reception for 'Doublecross on Costa's Island' is limited due to its direct-to-video release and niche audience. It is generally considered a standard action film of its era, with performances and plot often described as functional rather than groundbreaking.
What Reviewers Say
Competent action sequences and a straightforward plot.
Features a lead performance typical of 90s direct-to-video action stars.
Lacks significant depth or originality but delivers on basic genre expectations.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest it's a passable action flick for fans of the genre, with some appreciating the martial arts elements and others finding the plot predictable.
Fun Fact
Michael Dudikoff, known for his roles in American Ninja films, was a prominent figure in the direct-to-video action scene of the 1980s and 1990s, and 'Doublecross on Costa's Island' fits within that career trajectory.
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