Silent Trigger (1996)

User Rating:

5.2/10   

Director:

Russell Mulcahy

Writer:

Sergio Altieri (writer)

Release Date:

26 June 1996 (USA)

Genre:

Action | Drama | Thriller

Tagline:

The terms are clear. Kill or be killed.

Plot:

Waxman is a former Special Forces soldier who is now working as a heavily armed assassin for a top secret government agency. When a covert mission goes terribly wrong, Waxman and fellow assassin Clegg become that agency's prime targets.

Plot Keywords:

Assassin | Night Vision Binoculars | Sunrise | Number 1180 | Time Lapse Photography

Cast

Dolph Lundgren	...	Waxman (Shooter)
Gina Bellman	...	Clegg (Spotter)
Conrad Dunn	...	Klein (Supervisor)
Christopher Heyerdahl	...	O'Hara
Emma Stevens	...	Target Woman
Alexandria Haber	...	Peasant Girl
Reynald Robinson	...	Refugee
Dale Hayes	...	Refugee
Erin Simms	...	Refugee
Jonathan Robert Rondeau	...	Refugee
Carl Alacchi	...	Soldier
Jonathan Larocque	...	Soldier
Andreas Apergis	...	Soldier
Tim Post	...	Soldier
Jason Cavalier	...	Soldier

Also Known As:

Franc-tireur en péril (Canada: French title)
The Algonquin Goodbye

MPAA:

Rated R for strong violent content and language, and for some sexuality and drug content.

Runtime:

Germany:88 min | USA:93 min

Country:

Canada | UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Finland:K-16 | Italy:T | South Korea:18 | Philippines:R-18 | New Zealand:R18 | France:-12 (video premiere) | Germany:18 (cut) | UK:18 (video premiere) | USA:R | Germany:BPjM Restricted

Filming Locations:

Montréal, Québec, Canada

Company:

Algonquin Productions Limited

Goofs:

Continuity: When Waxman goes to investigate the water running in to the room after O'Hara breaks the toilet from the wall, the corridor and entrance to the sniper spot room is several centimetres under water. When Waxman comes back in to the sniper spot room, the corridor and entrance to the room are completely devoid of water and dry.

Quotes:

Waxman: There's an old saying: just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get you.
Clegg: Yeah. That's not a saying, it's a joke. An OLD joke.
Waxman: Really? I never laughed.

Movie Connections:

References Le samouraï (1967)

Soundtrack:

Sacred Revelation

An Art house action film?

Slient Trigger is action/thriller that has a lot going for it.Here we have a 1st time pairing of Dolph Lundgren and Highlander director Russell Mulcahy working very well.Decent Music,action,budget,and acting.The Gun Dolph uses in this movie is a monster!

This time Dolph(Shooter)is a tired hit-man along with the ultra-sexy Gina Bellman as his spotter.In the wake of botching a hit they find themselves on the run and Ending up in a half-built skyscraper to pull off another hit to atone for the failed one.A lot of the story is told in flashbacks,as things go badly leading up to to a high action ending.

Mulcahy stages things nicely here,setting up some pretty good shots,giving the film a touch of style like an art flick,and creating a great deal of moodiness.Above average soundtrack contributes a lot.There is a lot of bang for the buck in ST. Most of the action is told in flashbacks.It is very brutal. No martial arts from Dolph,but he does get deliver a couple beatings that sets up the mano-a-mano in the Skyscraper with the deranged Guard.

The movie bogs down in the 2nd half.The plot is rather vague,and there is not really a good villain for Dolph.However ST rebounds very well from this with its slick production values.enthusiasm,and acting.

Dolph should get another shot in H-wood.He can act very well if given the right director and material.Gina Bellman is one of the few gorgeous actresses than can really act.Christopher Heyderall goes over top as the Psychotic Nightwatchman who causes trouble for our heroes.

Fans(myself included)enjoy!

7.5/10.