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Profession: Adventurers
Henry, a rich Londoner bored, shipwrecked in the Atlantic and ends up in San Francisco. The adventure has just begun. From the novel "Naufrage en eaux troubles" by François Ponthier.
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Plot Summary
A ruthless mercenary team is hired by a mysterious millionaire to recover a priceless ancient artifact from a hidden temple in the Amazon. However, they soon discover that they are not the only ones seeking the treasure, and a deadly race against time and treacherous rivals begins.
Critical Reception
Profession: Adventurers received mixed reviews upon its release. While some critics praised its thrilling action sequences and exotic setting, others found the plot to be derivative and the characters underdeveloped. Audiences generally enjoyed the adventure elements, though it was not a major box office success.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its fast-paced action and jungle setting.
Criticized for a predictable plot and weak character development.
Seen as a decent B-movie adventure flick for its time.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Profession: Adventurers are scarce, but those available generally acknowledge it as a passable, albeit unexceptional, action-adventure film from the 1970s, often noting its straightforward plot and somewhat dated production values.
Fun Fact
Despite being credited as a lead, Nastassja Kinski was very young during the filming of "Profession: Adventurers" and this was one of her early roles before achieving international stardom.
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