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Day of the Assassin (1979)
Directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith, Carlos Vasallo
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Treasure hunters from around the world race to Mexico after a Middle Eastern luxury yacht explodes, sending a Shah’s fortune and mysterious document to the bottom of the ocean.
Rated R | Length 95 minutes
Actors
Chuck Connors | Susana Dosamantes | Glenn Ford | Henry Silva | Richard Roundtree | Juan Luis Galiardo | Andrés García | Jorge Rivero | Taylor Lacher | Robert Avard Miller
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/08/2024 | TV | Streaming | Video on Demand | 5.5 stars |
| (Average) 5.5 stars |
Viewing Notes
A middling late period Chuck Connors actioner set and filmed in Mexico. It’s merely fine but has a few bursts of action but nothing really tops the opening sequence. But Connors is fun and apparently Brian Trenchard Smith was co-director on this, which I did not know prior to viewing. Certainly the explosions a la Turkey Shoot have his touch. This feels like the kind of movie that KinoLorber releases on Blu-ray (I don’t know if it has a BD release but I’d get it in a sale simple for the cast, which sadly most are wasted like Henry Silva’s brief appearance).
Most amusing thing (to me) is that Connors is seen early wearing a Cubs hat and I’m like, “automatic 1-point ratings bump!” then he’s in the next scene sporting a Cardinals hat and I’m like “the fuck??” So I guess they just gave him whatever hat on that day to indicate “he’s American, see?”
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