Gold Raiders
Gold Raiders

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Gold Raiders

1982
Movie
106 min
English

An unmarked U.S. Airforce plane carrying $200 million in gold is shot down over Communist Laos. In a race against time the CIA dispatch an elite force of hand-picked agents to recover the treasure before it falls into enemy hands.

Insights

IMDb6.0/10
Director: Wai-Keung LauGenres: Action, Adventure, Comedy

Plot Summary

A group of unlikely adventurers, including a martial arts master, a female fighter, and a mercenary, band together to recover a stolen ancient artifact. Their journey takes them through treacherous landscapes and into confrontations with ruthless criminals.

Critical Reception

Gold Raiders is generally seen as a fun, action-packed B-movie that delivers on its martial arts and comedic promises. While not a critical darling, it has garnered a cult following for its energetic fight sequences and star power.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its exciting and well-choreographed fight scenes.

  • Appreciated for its lighthearted comedic elements.

  • Some found the plot to be formulaic and predictable.

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Fun Fact

Cynthia Rothrock, known for her extensive martial arts background, performed many of her own stunts in the film.

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