Nuke 'Em, Duke
The Conqueror (1956) starred John Wayne as Genghis Khan. Shooting took place downwind from a nuclear testing site and close to half the cast & crew developed cancer, including "The Duke" himself. This video looks at “conquest” in past and present media, fiction and non-fiction, and the “compression” of these experiences into mediated forms.
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Plot Summary
A disgraced ex-cop, Jake Duke, is pulled back into the underworld he tried to leave behind when his former partner is murdered. He must navigate a treacherous landscape of mobsters and corrupt officials to find the killer and clear his name. Along the way, he uncovers a conspiracy that goes deeper than he could have imagined.
Critical Reception
Nuke 'Em, Duke received largely negative reviews from critics, with many citing its predictable plot, weak dialogue, and uninspired action sequences. Audience reception was also lukewarm, with some appreciating the B-movie aesthetic and performances from Lambert and Bauer, while others found it to be a forgettable entry in the genre.
What Reviewers Say
- Generic plot with uninspired action.
- Performances by the lead actors are inconsistent.
- Fails to deliver on its premise, feeling like a missed opportunity.
Google audience: Google user reviews are not widely available for this film, making it difficult to summarize specific audience likes or dislikes.
Fun Fact
Christopher Lambert, known for his role as Connor MacLeod in Highlander, took on the role of Jake Duke in this direct-to-video action film.
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