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19 December 1975 (USA)
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MEN WANTED. Private company with C.I.A. contract seeks men willing to risk life. Perfect physical condition. Experience with weaponry, incendiaries, Karate/Judo. No loyalties. No dependents. Long career doubtful.
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Mike Locken is one of the principle members of a group of freelance spies. A significant portion of their work is for the C.I.A...
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What would you take to sell your friend?
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(Cast overview, first billed only) | James Caan | ... | Mike Locken |
 | Robert Duvall | ... | George Hansen |
 | Arthur Hill | ... | Cap Collis |
| Bo Hopkins | ... | Jerome Miller |
 | Mako | ... | Yuen Chung |
 | Burt Young | ... | Mac |
| Gig Young | ... | Lawrence Weyburn |
| Tom Clancy | ... | O'Leary |
 | Tiana Alexandra | ... | Tommie (as Tiana) |
| Walter Kelley | ... | Walter |
| Kate Heflin | ... | Amy |
| Sondra Blake | ... | Josephine |
| Carole Mallory | ... | Rita |
| James Wing Woo | ... | Tao Yi |
 | George Cheung | ... | Bruce (as George Kee Cheung) |
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122 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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Iceland:16 |
Netherlands:12 |
France:U |
Argentina:16 |
Australia:M |
Canada:14A (video rating) |
Finland:K-18 |
New Zealand:R16 |
Norway:16 (1976) |
Sweden:15 |
UK:15 |
USA:PG |
West Germany:16
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The building blown up in the opening sequence in the film was in fact an old San Francisco Fire Department building that was scheduled for demolition. Sam Peckinpah filmed the implosion from the upper floor windows of the Hyatt-Regency Hotel, which was directly across the street.
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Incorrectly regarded as goofs: The opening disclaimer mentions an interview with character Lawrence Weyburn that took place on September 31, 1975. There are only 30 days in September, so this is likely an indication that this is not a disclaimer at all.
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Cap Collins:
Weyburn will never put you back in harness. No way, Mike. And, uh, if you don't mind, don't drop around the shop, huh? The higher-ups don't like it, and it makes the boys nervous, y'know, clump-clumping around. Doesn't fit in with the Muzak.
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Featured in The Slanted Screen (2006)
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Entertaining and fairly gritty look at the real life undercover spooks who do the CIA's dirty work or sometimes are bought by the highest bidder.
Contains some parallels to Peckinpah's greatest film THE WILD BUNCH in that it explores themes of obsolescence, integrity, loyalty, and friendship. Caan and Duvall are at the top of their game and supporting actors Burt Young, Bo Hopkins, and Gig Young lend credibility as guys who are willing to play the dirty game.
Jerry Fielding score as in THE WILD BUNCH is superb. 4 out of 5 stars