La fuga del Chacal
La fuga del Chacal

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La fuga del Chacal

1987
Movie
117 min
Spanish

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Domingo SolanoGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A disgraced DEA agent becomes obsessed with capturing a notorious international arms dealer known as 'The Jackal'. Operating outside the law, he teams up with a disillusioned intelligence operative to track down the elusive criminal through a dangerous game of cat and mouse across multiple continents. Their pursuit is fraught with peril as they face betrayal, double-crosses, and the constant threat of violence.

Critical Reception

La fuga del Chacal received mixed reviews upon its release. Critics were divided on its action sequences and plot, with some praising its intensity while others found it formulaic. The performances were generally well-regarded, but the film struggled to stand out in the crowded thriller genre of the late 1980s.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful chase sequences and lead performances.

  • Criticized for a predictable plot and reliance on genre tropes.

  • Found to be an entertaining, albeit unoriginal, action thriller.

Google audience: Audience reception information for La fuga del Chacal is not readily available through general Google user reviews.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in several international locations, including Spain and the United States, to lend authenticity to its global scope.

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