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Two-Minute Warning (1976)
Directed by Larry Peerce
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Overview
A psychotic sniper plans a massive killing spree in a Los Angeles football stadium during a major championship game. The police, led by Captain Peter Holly and the SWAT commander, learn of the plot and rush to the scene.
Rated R | Length 115 minutes
Actors
Charlton Heston | John Cassavetes | Martin Balsam | Beau Bridges | Marilyn Hassett | David Janssen | Jack Klugman | Gena Rowlands | Walter Pidgeon | Brock Peters | David Groh | Mitchell Ryan | Joe Kapp | Pamela Bellwood | Jon Korkes | Susan Backlinie | Sandy Johnson | Brooke Mills | Michael Gregory | Branscombe Richmond | J.A. Preston | Hollis Irving | William Bryant | Allan Miller | Andy Sidaris | Dick Winslow | Garry Walberg | Cay Forester | Christine Nelson | Howard Cosell | Frank Gifford | Dick Enberg | Merv Griffin | Larry Manetti | John Stuart West
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/10/2014 | TV | DVD | Library | 7 stars |
| (Average) 7 stars |
Viewing Notes
Another film from my childhood films project, a deep cut as I really only remember being completely terrified of idea that a sniper could cause so much mass hysteria at a sporting event, in this case the Super Bowl. Totally a product of its time when “disaster” movies were the thing but I cannot even fathom a movie like this being made today. I’m sure someone could do it but it would be ballsy as fuck.
Not surprised that these are “fake” teams as I couldn’t imagine the NFL lending the rights to use real teams. Also weird is that for the TV version they filmed an extra hour of material to give a “reason” for the sniper (a distraction for an art heist taking place at the same time). I guess this original version was just too brutal in that it’s really just a psychopath killing people.
Can’t call this a great film but I give it points for just existing and portraying how it would go down (although I think they could’ve taken out the sniper earlier if they wanted to). Also I don’t believe that sniper would able to fire off that many rounds in the end assuming that’s a true sniper rifle/bolt action. It fires like an automatic.
Great cast with Heston and Cassavetes among others. Does make you respect the tight security at big events these days.
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