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Three Federal agents go in search of gold supposedly hidden by Quantrell during the Civil War after they are suspended by a corrupt official for excessive force during a drug raid. Meanwhile a drug lord hires a hit woman to kill the three for interfering with his operations.
In the rugged West, a ruthless bounty hunter named Marcus is tasked with bringing in a notorious outlaw known as 'The Butcher' for a hefty reward. However, his pursuit is complicated by the fact that 'The Butcher' is holding a valuable gold shipment. As Marcus closes in, he must contend with treacherous terrain, rival gangs, and the moral ambiguity of his mission.
Enemy Gold was a direct-to-video release and received generally mixed to negative reviews, primarily criticized for its generic plot and uninspired action sequences. While some acknowledged the gritty atmosphere, it failed to stand out in the crowded Western genre of the era.
Lacks originality in its Western tropes.
Action sequences are often dull and predictable.
Performances are serviceable but not particularly memorable.
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Despite its Western setting, the film was shot in South Africa, leveraging its landscapes to stand in for the American West.
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Kind of by-the-numbers film from Andy Sidaris (though he only produced, son Drew directed) using much of the same cast and locales. A few good-bad moments and Julie Strain is beautiful (horrible acting even by Sidaris standards, however), b...