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Killer Force
Head of company security, Harry Webb, fears that a diamond theft is about to take place at their major mining complex deep in the desert. He quickly manages to become very unpopular, particularly with Claire Chambers, a celebrated cover girl, daughter of the mine administrator. She is visiting the man she loves, Mike Bradley, who is responsible for security at the mine. Nelson, the mine administrator, gives Bradley a curious mission - to steal a diamond. He wants to implicate Bradley in order to bring him into contact with a certain Lewis who is preparing to rob the mine with the aid of a group of mercanaries and a local accessory known as Father Christmas. Webb, not being informed of the deceit, relentlessly pursues Bradley, who is contacted by Lewis. With the mercanaries in the process of penetrating the mine. Bradley reveals himself to be Father Christmas, the organiser of the entire operation...
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Plot Summary
A ruthless mercenary leader, Captain Mike Bannister, is hired by a corrupt oil magnate to assassinate a rival who is threatening to expose his illegal operations. Bannister assembles his team for the dangerous mission, which takes them through a treacherous landscape. As they close in on their target, betrayals and double-crosses threaten to unravel the operation, forcing Bannister to confront the morality of his work and the loyalty of his men.
Critical Reception
Killer Force received mixed to negative reviews upon its release. Critics often pointed to a convoluted plot and uninspired action sequences, though some acknowledged the star power of its leads. Audiences found it to be a somewhat forgettable entry in the mercenary action genre of the 1970s.
What Reviewers Say
Critics found the plot to be confusing and lacking coherence.
The action sequences were often described as dull and uninspired.
The film struggled to deliver a compelling narrative despite its recognizable cast.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in South Africa, which was a common setting for mercenary-themed films during the 1970s and early 1980s.
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